Phlebotomy Technician

POSITION PURPOSE

• Performs venipunctures, gives patients instructions to properly collect non-blood specimens and performs non-technical and clerical functions related to specimen collection. Performs point of care (POC) testing at the patient bedside.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School or Equivalent (GED)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Collection of blood specimens from various patient types using defined venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Status recording of the collection date and time in the Laboratory Information System.

• Instruction of patients in the collection of non-blood specimens.

• Performs point of care testing at the patient bedside.

• Clear communication with patients, physicians and fellow employees.

• Maintenance of the assigned work area, including disinfections and stocking supplies.