Job Summary
Obtains quality blood samples using a variety of phlebotomy methods (capillary, venous, assisted line, and arterial collections) and standard safety equipment from all age groups with strict adherence to regulatory requirements and collection procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides rapid response to medical emergencies.
- Works in various hospital settings including general patient care areas, pediatrics, the Emergency Department, the Intensive Care Units, and the Operating Rooms.
- Responsible for accurate patient identification, quality specimen labeling, handling, and transportation as well as accurate specimen testing using Point of Care (POC) equipment.
- Able to work with a variety of computer programs/systems.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Utilizes good customer relations and communication skills in performing phlebotomy, answering the phone, and interacting with patients, nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrates a positive and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Possesses skills in working in a fast-paced environment, coping, understanding, following written and verbal instruction, organization, prioritization, attention to detail, problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
- Must be able to push a cart and walk distances.
- Assists with training students and new employees.
Skills
Required Skills & Experience
See Education Section For Required Experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience
N/A
Schedule Notes
Night shift: 10:00pm-6:30am with an every other weekend rotation. Holiday coverage may be required as needed.