Phlebotomist

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Phlebotomist works collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide quality care to community members by performing venipuncture and capillary specimen collections across all age groups. The role also supports basic laboratory functions such as specimen screening, primary processing, logging, and essential clinic services, all while adhering to infection-control protocols and sensitive to patient reactions. This position operates interdependently under supervision, contributing to reliable laboratory service and community health outcomes. This job class is treated as an FLSA-Nonexempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

1. The phlebotomist provides indispensable support to clinical staff by managing specimen accessioning, operating key laboratory equipment, and performing foundational lab procedures. Responsibilities include receiving, logging, labelling, and organizing clinical specimens into the lab information system; operating centrifuges, automatic pipettors, and related instruments; preparing standard. Additionally, the assistant is responsible for entering specimens and test data into the Clinic’s database, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards.
2. Laboratory personnel monitor and verify test results to ensure accuracy. They promptly file validated results and related medical information into patient charts, maintaining compliance. This structured approach ensures reliable data tracking, supports clinical decision-making, and upholds strict quality and privacy standards.
3. Files lab results and other medical information in medical charts.
4. Adheres to blood-borne pathogen standards and bio-medical risk standards. Maintains all equipment and workspace accordingly.
5. Performs laboratory housekeeping tasks including, but not limited to, keeping shelves, counters and supply areas clean. Washes all types of glasswork as needed.
6. Retrieves charts/records for daily patient appointments and for physician review. Distributes charts and records to appropriate personnel. Gives and receives information as authorized by phone.
7. Restocks medical examination rooms on a daily basis. Inventories and orders supplies and equipment.
8. Updates professional knowledge and proficiency in phlebotomy through continuing education, staff meetings, training and conferences, etc.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of theory, principles and scope of practice for a phlebotomist.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing phlebotomist practices.
• Knowledge of public health practices and concerns, especially blood-borne pathogen standards and bio-medical risk standards.
• Knowledge of routine laboratory procedures, particularly those dealing with the collection of blood.
• Knowledge of basic first aid procedure.
• Skills in communicating effectively with a wide range of people, including clients, families, coworkers and health professionals.
• Skill in exercising tact when dealing with patients and being sensitive to timing and situations.
• Skill in using personal computers, and related software, in order to fulfill job requirements.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records and compiling timely reports.
• Ability to respect the strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain appropriate, professional, and confidential relationships.
• Ability to be sensitive and recognize the adverse reactions of patients to the process of drawing blood.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including cellular phones, photocopiers, FAX machines, calculators, and personal computers.

Education & Experience – Incumbent must have successfully completed a nationally certified Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Program. Must have clinical experience of at least one (1) year as a full-time Phlebotomist or Medical Laboratory Aide. Must have one (1) year of work experience in performing blood draws on all ages. The ideal candidate would have experience working in a community clinic setting and have some clerical experience working with medical records. Candidates who have experience working with Native Americans are preferred.

Equivalency - Any equivalent combination of education and experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position except for the successful completion of a nationally certified Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Program.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill

Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children

• New hires in clinical roles must present valid BLS certification (Healthcare Provider BLS for clinicians) prior to the first day of patient care.
• Ensures all patient information is kept confidential and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and SRPMIC HHS policies and procedures.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

4.) email to HRRecruitment@srpmic-nsn.gov

Documentation must be received by position closing date.