Phlebotomist I-11

Job Description Summary

The Phlebotomy Technician I reports to the Laboratory Manager. Under general supervision, the Phlebotomy Technician I is responsible for preparing patients for blood collection, collecting blood from patients, ensuring accurate labeling, and delivering this blood to the laboratory for testing. This role plans and provides professional phlebotomy services to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004778 ORBG - Lab

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Phlebotomy Technician I is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and behaviors which are consistent with the Standards of Behavior as outlined by the Medical University Hospital Authority.  Individuals at this level have successfully achieved the goals and objectives of orientation. They are learning and adjusting to their full professional role.  Much energy and attention is focused on task and skill acquisition, and on recognizing important situational elements which can only be learned through experience. Phlebotomy processes and other related activities must be guided and/or supervised by other phlebotomists who have achieved a competent level of practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Preparation & Blood Collection: Prepare patients for blood collection, ensuring the correct techniques are used in obtaining blood specimens.
• Specimen Labeling & Delivery: Accurately label blood samples and deliver them to the laboratory for timely testing.
• Compliance with Procedures: Adhere to established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of phlebotomy services.
• Professional Service Delivery: Provide high-quality phlebotomy services while maintaining professionalism and sensitivity to patient needs.

Expectations:

• Knowledge & Skill Development: Demonstrate continued development in phlebotomy techniques, with a focus on skill acquisition and the refinement of knowledge.
• Behavioral Standards: Exhibit behavior consistent with the Standards of Behavior as outlined by the Medical University Hospital Authority, including professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to ethical standards.
• Supervision & Guidance: Perform phlebotomy tasks under the guidance and supervision of more experienced phlebotomists. While independent practice is a goal, initial work will be supervised until a competent level of practice is achieved.

Qualifications:

• Completion of phlebotomy training or equivalent education.
• Ability to learn and apply phlebotomy techniques in a clinical environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on patient care and comfort.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to strict procedural guidelines.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience: 0-6months.  

Credentials:  Completed Accredited Phlebotomy Certificate Course.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

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