Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Under general supervision of the Laboratory Operations Supervisor or Phlebotomy Coordinator and within established hospital and department policies and procedures, performs a variety of clerical/receptionist duties to receive, direct, and process patient specimens in the laboratory; performs age-appropriate phlebotomy procedures from patients in sub-acute, long term care health care facilities, & adult day care centers.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital laboratory setting.
• Excellent customer service and phlebotomy skills; ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/

Experience:

• Excellent command of oral and written English; positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills; demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal communication.
• Experienced in use of electronic positive patient identification system.
• Experienced with pre-analytical specimen collection requirements.

Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate.
• Successful completion of approved phlebotomy program.

License/Certification:

• Valid Massachusetts or Rhode Island driving license.
• Must have phlebotomy certification or be certification eligible. Certification is required within one year of hire.

Age Specific Criteria:

• Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:

• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.