Lab Support Tech/Phlebotomist- Reference Lab

Must be 21 years or older (driving required)

Monday-Friday 11a-7:30p

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required

Work Experience

• 6 months Phlebotomy experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Required

Essential Functions

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

DRUG SCREEN & BREATH ALCOHOL COLLECTION/COURIER PICKUP

• Collection of chain of custody specimens for drug analysis and other drug collection protocols.
• Uses correct Chain-of-Custody form.
• Correctly identifies donor.
• Correctly documents all entries on Chain-of-Custody form.
• Ensures that specimen type is suitable for the requested test.
• Keeps samples at the appropriate storage temperature for transporting.

BLOOD COLLECTION

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Correctly identifies patient using two identifiers.
• Collects the proper tubes for each specimen, in the proper sequence.

SPECIMEN RECEIPT

• Receive and accession specimens into laboratory/hospital computer system.
• Correctly documents the receipt of each specimen in the Laboratory Information System.

LABORATORY CLERICAL FUNCTIONS

• Answers phone calls for test results, specimen requirements, and general information using the lab computer and other resources.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs routine clerical duties as needed.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.