p>Summary of Job: - Assumes responsibility for receiving and determining acceptability of all specimens received in the Department of Pathology, preparing specimens according to designated protocol for each laboratory procedure and engages in computer activity for the Laboratory Information System and the Hospital Information System,
- Obtains blood and non-blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients by venipuncture from the arm and/or micro collections from fingers or infant s heel in a variety of collection tubes or capillaries, some of which contain preservatives or anticoagulants,
- Assumes responsibility for actively contributing to section productivity and cost effectiveness,
- Assumes responsibility for recognizing situations that require referral to Technical Supervisor, Chief of Section of Chairman of Department,
- Phlebotomists are flexible, working at various offsite outpatient laboratory locations while maintaining a high level of attention to detail during patient interactions,
- Understanding of proper patient identification methods,
- Knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to drawing blood, handling specimen samples, and the use of relevant medical equipment,
- Experience using effective puncture techniques,
- Knowledge of testing protocols and the use of testing equipment,
- Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or his/her designee,
Section III: Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure.
Works in clinical laboratory and patient care areas,
All aspects of work involve strict compliance of policies and procedures,
Frequent exposure to situations involving incorrigible patients, families, physicians and other hospital personnel, thus experiencing stressful pressure episodes,
Continuous exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious patients, chemical agents, hazardous waste, risk of needle injury or harm from needle sticks and unpleasant environment,
Special Physical Demands.