The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood, and non-blood, specimens using appropriate blood collection equipment according to the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and Phlebotomy Procedures.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interprets verbal and written physician orders, obtains blood specimens from patients (all ages) using appropriate blood collection equipment (needles, lancets, etc.), handles and processes lab specimens, and follows safe practices according to the SLUHN policies/manuals
Perform outpatient EKG’s (as needed), operates centrifuge, and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage
Timely communications to the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers
Travel between sites, when needed, for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies
On an ongoing basis, review for understanding and comply with all Network and departmental policies and procedures
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:
Continuously maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running. Rarely ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms. Rarely moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Continuously bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Continuously picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation. Rarely use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Continuously seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s). Frequently entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Occasionally bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s). Frequently extending hand and arms in any direction. Frequently remaining in a seated position. Consistently standing to remain on one's feet in an upright position. Continuously bending or turning, generally to a side. Continuously walking to move about on foot.
EDUCATION:
High School graduate or equivalent required. Successful completion of a phlebotomy school with a minimum of 100 successful hours. 1-2 years of secondary education preferred. Valid driver's license required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
At least 1 year of Phlebotomy experience preferred. Basic computer skills. Effective independent judgement in the performance of the assigned duties and strong customer service skills.
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