Phlebotomist

POSITION TITLE: Phlebotomist

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Director of Laboratory Services

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of tasks ranging from receiving patients in the laboratory to the processing of charts for HIMS, performing phlebotomy for inpatients and outpatients and outside facilities. It requires organizational ability in order to record information necessary for the reports required, inform the technologist of the tests ordered needing special attention on a basis other than routine, perform phlebotomist’s duties and be responsible for the billing of laboratory procedures and faxing lab reports when applicable. Must work with other phlebotomists, student aides, and technologists. Will have frequent contact with patients, families, physicians, nursing personnel, HIMS personnel, and salespersons. Will be responsible for communicating any pertinent information to the laboratory staff and director.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Must be California CPT licensed. Must have a current BLS card. Must have the ability to organize a workload, communicate with others, type and possess some computer skills, must have mathematical skills, have legible handwriting, be familiar with medical terminology and able to learn laboratory terminology without difficulty. Must be flexible as the work involves many interruptions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position-Specific Standards:

Specimen collection:

1. Phlebotomy skills (to include therapeutic phlebotomy).
2. Venipuncture/finger stick.
3. Labeling, Processing and distribution of specimen. 
4. Interpret physician orders and collect appropriate samples. 
5. Prepare request slips correctly. 
6. Schedule out patients when appropriate.
7. Relay tests request to technologist. 
8. Quest send outs / supplies / invoices. 

Results Reporting:

1. Distribute test results to the nursing station. 
2. Distribute test results to physician's /ordering providers
3. Call or fax results when appropriate. 

Clerical Detail:

1. Enter Laboratory orders into US. 
2. Maintain daily accession log. OP number / drop off specific number. 
3. Order supplies when necessary to maintain stock.
4. Maintain a clean, well-stocked laboratory- (collection trays, drawing chair, pipettes, glassware). 
5. Filing and shredding as necessary. 
6. File results to charts and Medical Records, including micro or send outs.  

Contribute to Laboratory and Hospital Function:

1. Practice confidentiality at all times. 
2. Consult resource persons when needed. 
3. Remain calm in stressful situations. 
4. Complete assignments in timely manner. 
5. Communicate all pertinent information to supervisor or co-workers. 
6. Demonstrate effective communication skills. 
7. Assist in training of new employees. 
8. Demonstrate flexibility in accepting assignments/changes. 
9. Interact in harmonious manner with all staff.