Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Phlebotomist I performs blood sample collection from hospital patients for analysis or other medical purposes.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.*Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all phlebotomy procedures; maintains awareness of all laboratory policy, technical, and procedural changes.*Performs blood collection from adult, children, and infant patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique; completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written protocols.*Completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written protocols.*Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies, and procedures. *Performs and documents routine maintenance and quality control on the instruments used for bedside blood glucose assessments.*Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.*Answers telephone calls and responds to non-technical questions from hospital staff and/or patients.*Provides patient care with compassion and empathy utilizing mandatory customer service tactics as required by policy/procedure.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalency required. Prior phlebotomy experience preferred.