Phlebotomy Tech III

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: Collects blood specimens for the clinical laboratories. Functions as an intermediary between the patient, patient caregivers, and the laboratories. Assures proper specimen collection and identification in compliance with section policies and procedures. Performs appropriate patient procedures in accordance with age-specific guidelines for the age groups served.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent and two years phlebotomy experience in the home department required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: ASCP Phlebotomy Technician Certification, CPR required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Assures accurate and timely collection of blood specimens, according to departmental practices. 2. Assures accurate identification and delivery of patient samples to appropriate lab sections. 3. Follows proper safety and identification procedures when dealing with patients and/or specimens under any circumstance or environment. 4. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of phlebotomy by serving as a willing resource to staff and applying knowledge in daily routines. 5. Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education. 6. Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department. 7. Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approval policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases. 8. Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing. 9. May be required to function as group leader for other Phlebotomy Techs. 10. Provides age appropriate specimen collection in accordance with age specific guidelines for neonates, school age, adolescents, early adults, middle adults and/or late adults on a daily basis 11. Demonstrates the ability to work independently without direct supervision. 12. Demonstrates the ability to support the shift Coordinators by assuming additional duties as needed. 13. Adheres to the general Medical Center standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to listen and communicate effectively Ability to work cooperatively Basic computer skills Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time May require working any shift in a 24-hour period, 7 days/week, including holidays and possibly taking call

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations Potential exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients and risk of bloodborne/airborne disease Must wear j protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection) Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens Moderate noise environment Subject to injury from sharps May require judgment/action which could result in death of patient Occasionally subject to irregular hours Subject to stressful situations Subject to encounters with physical and/or uncooperative patients Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances