Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Phlebotomist II obtains and prepares specimens for analysis, is trained in Paternity Collections, processes Tissue, PAP, Cytology and blood/swab specimens, etc., for various reference laboratories, enters/batches reference lab orders, prints reports as assigned, answers/routes phone calls, monitors the pneumatic tube system, sorts/files faxes/orders/papers and receives specimens from outreach clinics.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:
•High school graduate or equivalent.
•bility to competently complete on-the-job training provided within the department.
•minimum of 1 year of previous health care experience in a direct patient care related role. Prior lab experience preferred.
•Certification as a nursing assistant is preferred not required.
•Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.
•bility to read and communicate effectively in English.
•Strong written and verbal skills.
•Basic computer knowledge.
•Basic clerical skills.
•bility to learn phlebotomy skills and perform phlebotomy procedures competently.
•bility to communicate with tact and professionalism.
•Flexibility for shift rotation within the department.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Varied
State License Details:
Not Needed
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Specialty Type:
Medical Laboratory
Sub Specialty:
Phlebotomist
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Meditech
Holiday Coverage Required:
No