Phlebotomy Lab Assistant

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Under direct supervision, the Phlebotomy Lab Assistant provides phlebotomy/accessioning service, utilizes appropriate equipment to collect, receive, accession, and process pathology and laboratory specimens, and provides laboratory information and reports to customers. The assistant assists in the training and monitoring of co‑workers, students, and other hospital staff.

High School

Not Applicable

6 months of related phlebotomy experience or 6 months related laboratory accessioning experience.

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and practices
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in utilizing customer service techniques
• Skill in performing basic arithmetic
• Skills in using a computer and personal productivity applications
• Ability to type
• Ability to reduce anxiety in patients while performing patient care related duties

• Extract blood from patients and perform all phlebotomy procedures, including children and infants, according to established aseptic venipuncture technique.
• Maintain detailed documentation for all phlebotomy rounds.
• Maintain detailed documentation of outpatients that are called back to include physicians’ offices.
• Enter accurate and complete patient demographic information, laboratory test orders, and verify collection/receipt of specimens for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and process specimens for testing in the clinical laboratory, including labeling, measuring, aliquoting, centrifuging, and the like, and distribute specimens appropriately.
• Perform quality EKGs and complete all required demographic information.
• Screen and interview autologous and therapeutic donors according to protocol accurately and completely, completing all donor room QC daily; universal precautions are followed.
• Complete all donor documentation accurately and on time.
• Complete associated responsibilities such as centrifuge maintenance, label maintenance, disinfection of counters, filing and boxing requisitions; stock and maintain supplies.
• Check all outpatient orders for accuracy and match requisition to Meditech orders and labels.
• Ensure all statistics are responded to in a timely manner.
• Execute Quest and Sheppard Pratt registrations accurately.
• Actively participate in the laboratory’s continuing education program and meet requirements as described in the policy, sharing knowledge through formal and informal presentations.
• Ensure patient safety by following procedure for patient identification; always use two patient identifiers and double‑check specimens against orders entered in Meditech.
• Package and transport all specimens according to policy and procedures.
• Ensure that all specimens are sent to lab in a timely manner.

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treat others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
• Listen and respond appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
• Actively pursue learning and self‑development.
• Pays attention to detail; follows through.

I will be professional in the way I act, look, and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Set a positive, professional example for others.
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
• Reports to work regularly and on time.

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
• Address and resolve conflict in a positive way.
• Seek out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
• Acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of others.

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and good judgment.
• Respect the cultural, psychosocial,…