Phlebotomist - PRN

Primary responsibilities are twofold. Obtains blood and other specimens for laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in infant to geriatric patients. Also performs clerical duties, computer data entry, and confirms that test results reach the physician. Each employee will give competent care to patients of ages, including pediatrics and the elderly. General purpose: Customer relations, quality specimen collection, data management - Actively interacts with patients, nurses, physicians, and laboratory staff - Uses proper phone etiquette and provides customer focused client service - Obtains information for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fear and elicits co-operation from patients - Ensures positive patient and specimen identification, records appropriate collection information on samples and requisitions - Collects, labels, prepares, and stores specimens for analysis by technologists according to departmental procedures using standard techniques and equipment - Maintains inventory and restocks phlebotomy supplies - Performs other related duties incidental to the work described above - These statements describe the general nature and level of duties for this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities/duties. {=html} - High school diploma or GED - Excellent communication skills with the ability to follow instructions, verbal and written - Basic computer proficiency - Desire to accurately complete and maintain documents and records - Ability to understand and exactly follow laboratory protocols and procedures - Ability to understand and comply with relevant clinical and patient care regulations