Phlebotomist - Clinical Lab

Phlebotomist - Clinical Lab

Facility

Knapp Medical Center

Location

US-TX-Weslaco

Category

Clinical Tech

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Job Type

Non-Exempt

The Phlebotomy Technician I primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. The PT I;
1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties,
2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory,
3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner,
4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients,
5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens,
6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories,
7) stocks routine supplies,
8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas,
9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures, 10) May be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Education and Work Experience

1. High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate preferred
3. Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred

Full Time

Variable

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