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Job Summary

Performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Ensures that all information from the blood collection of specimens is entered into the laboratory computer system including time drawn, time received, and proper phlebotomy code. Collects chain of custody urine drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases using proper collection procedures as set forth by NIDA. Picks up samples from nursing units as required. Performs other related functions as assigned by the Phlebotomy Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Always records phlebotomy collection information into the Laboratory Information System with accurate attention to name of patient, collection time, and receive time.

• Accurately and successfully performs venipunctures, following phlebotomy policies and procedures

• Accurately and successfully performs finger sticks on adult and pediatric patients, following phlebotomy policies and procedures.

• Accurately and successfully performs heel sticks on infants, following phlebotomy policies and procedures.

• Maintains phlebotomy carts and supply area in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Always follows patient identification policies and procedures. Labels samples in presence of the patient.

• Always labels specimens properly with all required information to meet CAP requirements.

• Accurately collects chain of custody urine samples and completes collection documentation.

• Always follows laboratory requirements for use of personal protection equipment.

• Willingly helps co-workers to complete section duties.

• Willingly adaptable to changes in assignments and assignments at off site locations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required

• Technical School Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred. required

• 0-1 years Phlebotomy experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Certification as a phlebotomist through a nationally recognized agency such as ASCP, ASPT, NCA or equivalent. required

• AHA or ARC BLS Certification within 30 days of hire preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.