Job Summary:

The Phlebotomist receives orders for laboratory testing, collects blood from patients of any age or status and issues appropriate paperwork to the Floyd lab or outside for processing. He/she maintains the laboratory in an efficient working state and performs lab procedures while ensuring quality control.

Major Responsibilities:

Quality Work Handles Specimens Properly and Operations Accurately Displays Cooperation in Daily Work Relationships Promotes Organizational Development Licensure, Registration, and/or

Certification Required:

PBT (ASCP) or equivalent

Education Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of a formal training program in Phlebotomy Completion of departmental clinical evaluation checklist

Experience Required:

One (1) year experience

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) years of hospital experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.