Phlebotomist (Cla)

Position Title:  Phlebotomist (Clinical Laboratory Assistant)

Department:    Laboratory  

Reports To:       Laboratory Director 

FLSA Status:     Non-Exempt 

Job Summary:  

Under general supervision of the Lab Manager, the technician assumes the responsibility for performing phlebotomy appropriately and efficiently, under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the laboratory department. To assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times, the technician should be able to demonstrate skill and accuracy in obtaining specimens for all age groups serviced; maintain inter and intra departmental communications via telephone, fax, and reception desk; maintain effective and cooperative relationships with other personnel throughout the hospital; observe safety, infection control, and risk management policies and procedures; participate in continuing education programs and related professional activities; perform any duties and functions necessary to the efficient and quality operation of the department; controls supply usage; and demonstrates computer skills. Additionally, the lab assistant is to assist in the operation and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment and perform other duties as directed by the CLS on duty. 

Education, Training and Licenses Required:  

• High school graduate or equivalent.  

• Current CPT License for State of California.

Experience Required: 

• 1-2 years Phlebotomy experience preferred 

• Acute care setting experience preferred 

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: 

• Certain level of retention.  

• Command of English language,

• Computer skills,

• Phlebotomy.  

• Operate minimal level analyzers.   

Working Conditions (Noise, Environmental, Demands, Shift, Setting, Human Interface, etc.):  

Inside – Worker spends approximately 100% of time inside. Inside work has good ventilation and usually comfortable temperatures. Employee must understand that we operate 24/7 and they may be called on to adjust schedule according to the needs of the lab. Exposure to biohazard agents. 

Safety Requirements: 

• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work area.  Ensures work surfaces are disinfected each shift, and whenever visible    

        blood, etc. is present. 

• Follows universal precautions. Safely handles all specimens and chemical/reagents as dictated by hospital and laboratory 

        policies, including appropriate use of PPE. Consistently follows the laboratory Chemical Hygiene policy. 

• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and specific 

        job-related hazards. 

• Consistently demonstrates appropriate body mechanics to avoid injury. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the position is frequently required to do the following: 

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained period of time. 

• Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move 

        objects. 

• Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. 

• Express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly. 

• Perceive the nature of sound with no less than a 40-db. loss @ 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz with or without correction. 

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. 

• Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction. 

• While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse 

        environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside. 

Supervisory Requirements (if applicable):  

None 

Equipment Knowledge Required:  

Ability to understand functions of machines utilized in assigned departments for product evaluation and purchase. Ability to use office equipment with dexterity and A.V. equipment. Competency with the electronic documentation system must be obtained within 30 days of hire with full proficiency by 90 days of hire. 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to hospital areas and general office environment.  The work environment is a clean, well-lit, well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The hours of duty are lengthy and irregular. 

Acknowledgment: 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position.  The Employee may be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.