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Position Title: Phlebotomist

Reports To: Health Center Manager

Department: Allied Clinical Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Responsible for the proper identification, collection and labeling of blood specimens.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Order all tests in the computer.
Have knowledge of laboratory tests and anticoagulants.
Obtain blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining integrity of specimen in relation to the test to be performed.
Perform basic EKG's when needed.
Properly identify, collect and label blood specimens.
Organize and record specimen collection.
Possess knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for all ages.
Accurately interpret physician's orders
Exhibit calm responsiveness to emergency or stressful situations.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education & Experience:

Prefer license: State of FL phlebotomist
Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies:

Communication by means of the spoken, written and typed word is required.
Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Special Demands: Use of personal protective equipment is required as there is a potential for exposure to biohazards or infectious agents when drawing and processing specimens.
Confidentiality: The employee has access to the entire medical record for charting and correcting laboratory results AND review of physician orders.
Tools & Equipment Used:

Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

This position works under usual office conditions. The employee is required to work at a personal computer as well as be on the phone for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand, sit, walk and occasionally climb. The incumbent must be able to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

Work may involve some driving/traveling to assigned clinics.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.