Phlebotomist

The purpose of this position is to maintain efficient patient flow, assist with patient care and performs tasks assigned by physicians and nurses. Phlebotomist I efficiently and accurately performs blood draws and transfusions.

The purpose of this position is to maintain efficient patient flow, assist with patient care and performs tasks assigned by physicians and nurses. Phlebotomist I efficiently and accurately performs blood draws and transfusions.

• Reports to Site Manager, President, and physicians of Urology Austin, PLLC.
• Work together with all clinical staff, physicians, and front office staff to ensure complete and excellent patient care, efficient scheduling, and efficient patient flow.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants preferred
• Minimum of one year experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting preferred
• Certified Phlebotomist preferred
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Escorts patients to the exam room or treatment room as appropriate.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician.
• Punctures vein of patient in order to get a blood sample.
• Assures appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures.
• Conducts patient assessments and obtains pertinent medical information for referral to the physician and/or nurse.
• Directs patients from the exam room to the next appropriate station, i.e., treatment room or appointment desk.
• Prepares and stocks exam rooms, orders such supplies as needed and maintains/controls drug samples.
• Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed. Files all labs and outside reports accurately and as needed.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Triages incoming patient telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician.
• Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Receives training from Phlebotomist II.
• Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed.
• Assist with any other staff/team member as requested or needed by the physicians, nurses, Site Managers and/or Regional Market President.
• All other duties as assigned.