Position Summary:  Performs phlebotomy and clerical support services duties for the efficient operations of the laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs Venipuncture and capillary draws on patients of all ages

• Works on inpatient units and emergency department

• Prioritizes draws appropriately to meet turnaround time goals

• Opportunity to cross-train in registration and specimen processing

• Works collaboratively with medical technologists and nursing staff to ensure lab orders are completed timely

• Utilizes handheld order management equipment

• Adheres to standards of proper patient identification in the collection of laboratory specimens

• Performs Point of Care Testing and Breath Alcohol Testing if competent as required

• Collects, receives and delivers specimens to laboratory departments in a timely manner

• Prepares specimens for analysis, loads automated instruments

• Handles phone calls received on handheld phones or in the laboratory front office

• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits

• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

Required Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

• Phlebotomy Certification, American Society Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or eligible.  Must obtain ASCP certification within 6 months of hire