Responsibilities:

• Obtain blood samples through venipuncture and capillary puncture from outpatients across all age groups as requested by the physician.
• Ensure proper collection of all types of samples as requested by physicians.
• Prepare specimens for analysis by processing orders via HIS/LIS computers, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre-analytical procedures in accordance with laboratory policy, ensuring accuracy, safety, and timeliness.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Certification as a Phlebotomist from ASCP or other recognized certification agency preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driver's record if required to drive between sites.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment:

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driver's record if required to drive between sites.

Experience:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of experience in specimen collection techniques (venipuncture, capillary collection, urine collection). One year of experience in laboratory clerical and computer entry functions.

Education/Training:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy, nursing assistant, or medical assistant training program.

Independent Actions Required:

• Collection of blood samples from patients.
• Ability to contact Client Services or other areas as needed if questions arise prior to the collection of samples.
• Customer service-oriented communications.
• Direct the operation of the assigned area according to policy and procedures.
• Aid in the decision when a trainee has acquired sufficient phlebotomy skills to work without close supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):

• Assist with special projects assignments.

Additional Position Requirements:

• May require weekend and/or holiday rotation on all shifts as patient care needs in the hospital dictate.