Phlebotomist

Position Summary:

The phlebotomist will be required to perform procedures to include venipuncture, capillary puncture, and bedside testing. The phlebotomist is also responsible for accurate patient identification and proper labeling of specimens at the bedside. The phlebotomist must also be able to communicate with patients, doctors, and other hospital staff.

Education:

1. High School graduate or equivalent required.

2. PBT (ASCP), CPT (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

Training and Experience:

Completion of a phlebotomy training course OR on the job training with at least one year of phlebotomy experience in a CAP certified hospital laboratory or clinical lab required.

Job Knowledge:

Must have a thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory procedures.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Requires ability to lift and move boxes of supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Job requires extended periods of standing, walking, and use of stairway.

Job involves exposure to bio-hazardous materials, chemicals, and potential infectious diseases.