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Phlebotomist I -- PHLEBOTOMY -- Mon Medical Center Main Campus
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A Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients for medical tests. May also perform routine laboratory test on samples. Works in a healthcare facility or in a laboratory.
$39,826 / year median in West Virginia
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary With a patient centered culture, the Phlebotomist will provide a positive experience to our patients and customers through collecting and receiving appropriate specimens for laboratory testing in an inpatient, outpatient or off-campus site environment. The Phlebotomist registers patients for laboratory testing and maintains established processes for record retention and retrieval and distribution of test results. Responsibilities Patient Registration and Laboratory Test Ordering Accurately completes patient identification with registration and order entry. Additionally this role accurately reviews requisitions and places orders. Processing/Accessioning of Specimens Receives specimens and distributes copies of requisitions to appropriate departments. Specimen Collection Techniques Collects lab specimens (i.e. not limited to , blood by venipuncture and capillary technique, MRSA swabs, throat cultures, EKG's, urine's and kit collection) accurately - with no more than 2% rejection. Understanding Roles and Responsibilities Takes responsibility for clarifying job responsibilities, including the need to understand performance standards and other expectations. Communicates with supervisor regularly to ensure that there is no misunderstanding about how performance will be measured and how expectations relate to the job. Seeks clarification as needed or when responsibilities are not understood. Willingly accepts change. Training and Mentoring The Lab Assistant has a role in the training and mentoring of other lab assistants. This role provides mentorship to new lab assistants and assists in the development of other team members.