Phlebotomist

Position Summary

Obtaining blood specimens from patients for laboratory analysis, observing protocols and methods established by the Department of Laboratories, including the accessioning routine for proper identification and processing of such specimens. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures and their execution.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services.
• Complete competency requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain a safe environment and use universal precaution.
• Ability to obtain blood or other specimens using varied technique on all age groups.
• Proficient in the use of the laboratory information system and hospital information system (where applicable).
• Maintain supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Make appropriate decisions independently.
• Prioritize workload.
• Inform management of problems.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient data.
• Cross training in ATC, MLW, Phlebotomy/Accessioning, Blood Donors (Where Applicable).
• Provides information to pre-operative patients.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• High School graduate or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• In-service training on LIS and HIS computer systems.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred when applicable to a specific position.
• Previous phlebotomy experience when applicable.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Stress Tolerance

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Ability to move about the department and multiple patient locations frequently throughout the work day.
• Excellent eye hand coordination and dexterity needed to perform venipunctures.
• Ability to detect and greet patients.
• Communicates frequently with patients who may have questions and requires exchange of accurate information.

• Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 – 64 years)
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (> 65 years)
• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

$40,836.90 – $61,255.16 (based on full-time employment)