Phlebotomist - Full Time
Company: Community Health System
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records
and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to
draw blood. May conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and
test blood samples to screen donors at blood bank. Relies on
instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the
functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically
reports to a supervisor or manager. Requires a high school diploma
and/or certification by a nationally recognized body. Has knowledge
of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a
particular field.
POSITION PURPOSE
Under the oversight of the Administrative laboratory Director and
Laboratory Medical Director, and the Direct supervision of the
Phlebotomy Supervisor and during the off shifts/weekends, the
Charge Techs of the Laboratory department the Phlebotomist performs
laboratory specimen collection procedures in a timely and accurate
manner according to established hospital policies and departmental
procedures.
The primary function of the Phlebotomist is to obtain specimens
from properly identified patients (two identifiers: name and date
of birth) including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and
geriatric patients in all areas of the hospital. Must be able to
perform venipunctures as well as capillary punctures and heel
sticks. Have knowledge of various needles and devices. He/she must
label the specimen properly (patient name, date of birth, date,
time of collection and phlebotomist initials) in the presence of
the patient to assure correct specimen labeling. The position
sometimes requires getting multiple sticks at one time and can be a
fast paced, stressful and a multitasking job Must have good
communication skills when dealing with patients and/or visitors and
must show a caring and giving attitude and know that the care of
the patient is the most important job. Must be able to work
individually but also as a team with the technical staff in the lab
and the outside customers of the lab.
The Phlebotomist will also be responsible for clerical duties
including faxing, answering phones, running the pneumatic tube
system and working on the computer registering and ordering
reference labs from other healthcare facilities. He/she must always
keep hospital and patient information confidential at all
times.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma, GED, or validation of higher level education
such as technical college, associate, bachelor, or master's
degree.
Experience:
Some Phlebotomy experience required. 2 years of laboratory
experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Licenses/Certificates:
None required. Certification as a phlebotomist preferred.
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