Job Description
Phlebotomist - Laboratory * Days - 20hrs/wk
Requisition #: req11317
Shift: Days
FTE status: 0.5
On-call: No
Weekends: Yes
Metro Health is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Laboratory team. This individual will have completed at least 150 blood draws after completing a phlebotomy training course. This position is an integral part of our team and ensures that we receive proper samples/specimens that will be used to determine patient diagnosis and/or progress. The chosen individual will have strong follow through, an excellent customer service record, and be able to build rapport with guests quickly.
General Summary: Obtains accession, prepare, and distributes laboratory specimens for testing. This position will perform a limited number of point of care tests.
Requirements: - Minimum of High School Diploma, 1-2 years college (pre-med or pre-med tech) is desirable.
- Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training/ experience preferred.
- Certification is preferred, after one year of experience with ASCP, ASPT, NCA, and AMT
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Perform correct venipuncture technique on inpatient and outpatients using appropriate equipment.
- Must obtain non-blood specimens (stool, urinalysis, sputum, etc) when necessary.
- Obtains Blood Culture specimens when necessary following procedure as outlined.
- Obtains outpatient newborn screen specimens when necessary following procedure on back of card.
- Follows patient identification policies as written.
- Monitors barcode and accession printers regularly and removes and sorts order (labels). Matches order to correct specimens.
- Performs other duties as assigned or necessary.
Category: Health Care
Job Tags
Shift work, Weekend work,