Phlebotomist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.

Performs screening tests and reports results.

Processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing. Prepares specimens for reference laboratory dispatch and testing. Resolves ambiguous and/or unusual test orders by contacting the physician of the order, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory. Refers unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification before collecting samples or processing specimens. Makes the supervisor aware of unresolved orders.

Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training. Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, and safety practices. Keeps work area neat and clean and restocks daily supplies.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Practical knowledge of laboratory procedures and guidelines; skill in collecting a variety of samples.

Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers, and other stakeholders.

Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.

Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.

Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.

Must satisfactorily complete the defined competency provided for the Phlebotomy/Accession Lab Position during a probationary period unless extension is granted by the supervisor.

Pay Rate: $ 18.00 Hourly