Phlebotomy Technician I, Marshall Medical Centers Marshall Family Medicine, PRN, 1st Shift

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, performs venipunctures and capillary punctures, collects throat swabs for culture, and instructs patients on proper collection of urine specimens. Accesses computers for ordering tests, printing labels, and collecting demographic data. Assists in clerical tasks. Assures that collecting area is adequately stocked with supplies. Prints 'Specimen Collection' reports and responds appropriately to all uncollected work listed on the report. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

1. Collects blood specimens from in-patients and out-patients and places the specimens in appropriate depts.

2. Prints Outstanding Orders reports and responds appropriately to specimens listed on report.

3. Follows procedures as defined in the collection manual for patient identification and labeling tubes.

4. Prepares urine containers for collection, including routine, 24-hour, etc. Instructs patients on method of

collection.

5. Orders tests, receives specimens in computer and places barcode labels on specimens brought to lab from

outside sources and distributes specimens to appropriate departments.

6. Adheres to infection control procedures and isolation precautions.

7. Assists in clerical duties, including registration, checking charges, scanning, indexing and printing results.

8. Assists in maintaining adequate stock. Requests supplies as needed and places stock in appropriate areas

upon receipt.

9. Keeps work areas and collection tray clean and sanitary.

10. Responds to telephone appropriately and in a timely manner.

11. Under direct supervision, may assist technical personnel with simple procedures, when asked.

12. Orients new phlebotomists to the departmental procedures and environment.

13. Maintains good relations with patients, medical staff, co-workers, other depts. and physicians offices.

14. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent. (i.e. GED)

Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

1 to 2 months on-the-job training under the supervision of Phlebotomy Testing Supervisor is the usual way in which the technique is learned.

Competency of components of laboratory procedures, as appropriate.

Good general condition.

Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information.

Numerical ability to calculate by formula.

Form perception, visual acuity in the color spectrum to perform specific lab tests.

Dependable.