Job Description:
The Phlebotomist I is responsible to collect patient specimens for medical diagnostic testing.
Job Essentials
1. Performs sample collection that may include:
a. Venipuncture (Evacuated systems, Syringe, Winged Collection sets)
b. Capillary Puncture (Finger, Heel)
c. Blood Culture Collections
d. Throat and/or Nasal Swabs
2. Properly identifies patients and correctly labels samples.
3. Appropriately instructs patients and family members on sample collections.
4. Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement and executes project conception, data collection and implementation.
5. May perform moderately complex testing or administer Skin Test (TB).
6. Performs basic phlebotomy computer functions effectively and appropriately for assigned responsibilities.
7. Responsible for pickup and delivery of specimens throughout the facility.
8. May be responsible for patient registration.
9. May prepare and process samples for testing (including aliquoting, centrifugation, tracking).
10. May provide appropriate training to new staff.
11. May help maintain supply room inventory, notifying supervisor when supplies are low.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GEDin compliance with CLIA regulations.
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Ability to work in a team environment under stressful situations.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Basic computer skills.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six months of phlebotomy experience OR Phlebotomy training as approved by Manager/Supervisor.
Physical Requirements:
- Interact with patients, patients’ family, patient care providers, and others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information.
- Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment with precision and accuracy requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
- See and read lab equipment, labels, monitors, and documents.
- Walk while transporting phlebotomy equipment cart.
- Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.
- Adjust body, including bending, to perform phlebotomy work.
Location:
American Fork Hospital, Utah Valley Clinic
Work City:
American Fork
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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