Job Title

PHLEBOTOMIST

Clinic Hours:

M-F, 7:45 am until finished

Summary:

To perform primary activity of analysis of specimens, perform quality control on all instrumentation, work with survey specimens, and perform quality assessment on all aspects of the moderately complex laboratory. In addition, venipuncture, is part of this individual's responsibility. This individual must be able to accurately obtain the specimen for correct patient results and to accurately complete paperwork and records. This person is the first contact the laboratory has with the public and must at all times interact professionally with the patients. This person must be able to utilize the Nextgen computer system, and the LabDAQ computer system on a limited basis. Experienced required

Duties:

1. Performs venipuncture when necessary. 2. Evaluates and documents test results as to accuracy. 3. Assists in inventory control. 4. Collects blood specimens in a timely and accurate manner. If this person is uncertain of the specimen requirements, knows where the reference materials are located and can use them. 5. Labels and identifies specimen collection tubes with the patient's name, chart number, date, time and initials. 6. Performs venipuncture from patient in doctor's office when patient cannot come to the lab. 7. Keeps drawing station neat, clean and well stocked. 8. Greets the patients cordially. 9. Identifies the patient properly by date of birth and name. 10. Can process orders in the Nextgen computer system. 11. Prepares encounter forms 12. Prepares barcode labels using the LabDAQ computer system. 13. Charges laboratory tests correctly. Disposes of biohazard wastes and specimens 14. Answers questions in area of responsibility. 15. Can look up reports in the LabDAQ computer system. 16. Answers the telephone courteously. 17. Able to enter, approve, print, retrieve, and edit reports and patient demographics in the LabDAQ system. 18. Able to sign on, signs off, and properly bring up workstations and properly shut down the workstations. 19.

MUST BE FLEXIBLE

when scheduling coverage. May be

REQUIRED

to work overtime occasionally to ensure coverage when other personnel in the department are absent.

Qualifications:

1. Pleasant, friendly disposition with the ability to work with co-workers and patients. 2. Awareness of need for discretion and for keeping confidential all matters. 3. Intelligence to use judgment and initiative determining the course of action in a particular situation. 4. Ability to handle stressful situations while remaining calm. 5. Tact and diplomacy when dealing with staff members. 6. Maturity to withstand pressures that may arise in relation to the patients, and other personnel or physicians. 7. Ability to devote attention to detail for extended periods of time. 8. Able to work in a team situation while promoting harmony and cohesiveness within the department. 9. Near visual acuity required to read detailed instructions and examine specimens. 10. Color vision is required to detect color changes of specimens in stains used on specimens. 11. Pleasant telephone manner and pleasant personal manner.

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