Processor​/Phlebotomist

Responsible for processing reference lab samples, maintaining supply inventory, providing supplies to physician offices, administrative duties, also responsible for ordering patients labs, performing venipuncture on outpatients, performing waived Strep/Flu testing, and collecting blood, urine, and swab specimens from patients.

Other duties as assigned.

• Prepares reference lab specimens for transport.
• Prepares and maintains equipment/supplies per policy and procedures.
• Receives and processes specimens for laboratory testing, enters orders, and reconciles discrepancies.
• Correctly selects correct provider orders, transmits eCW if needed or orders in LIS and enters data into the computer. Prints labels. Check all paperwork for accuracy.
• Performs venipuncture.
• Correctly identify and label patient specimens.
• Centrifuge samples and store properly until transported to the Lab.
• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, PPE and infection control.
• Completes annual OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen training.
• Administrative duties including, but not limited to: voided requisitions, not received reports, Labcorp test set up in LIS, LABDAQ/eCW reconciliation, pending reference lab reports, mailing patient results, scanning patient reports/information, maintaining the dispatch queue, changing/making new files every month.
• Ordering and maintaining adequate supplies for the lab, phlebotomy, and physician offices.
• Identifies problems and works to resolve issues.
• Available to cover multiple sites as needed.

• varies; typically, 9:00am - 5:30pm or 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (depending on departmental needs), Monday
  - Friday. Saturday Rotation
  - Closed Sundays and Holidays.

• Phlebotomy Certification

• High school graduate; some college preferred.

• Minimum of six-months phlebotomy experience. Demonstrates current competencies related to position.

• Knowledge of Phlebotomy techniques.
• Knowledge of Laboratory protocols and policies.
• Familiar with computer use; data entry
• Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control policies, use of PPE and regulations.
• Knowledge of HIPPA regulations

• Skilled Phlebotomist
• Organized and efficient

• Ability to work independently and exercises independent judgment/decision making.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions and follow written protocols.

• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Frequent standing and walking required for extended periods of time.
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.
• Must be able to assist patients as needed.
• Must be able to prioritize and deal with occasional stress

• Laboratory work settings.
• May be exposed to communicable disease, sharps, toxic substances, body fluids, fumes, hazardous materials, noise.