Phlebotomy Technician - Correctional Health

**Correctional Health/ Jail/Lew Sterrett**  Provides collection of blood specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for processing of specimens, data entry and point of care testing following established standards and practices. Education: \- Must have a high school diploma or U.S. equivalent. \- Must have completed a formal phlebotomy training course. Experience: \- None Equivalent Experience: \- May substitute equivalent work experience for formal phlebotomy training course as stated above. Certification/Registration/Licensure: \- Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following: \- American Heart Association \- American Red Cross Rescuer \- Military Training Network. Skills or Special Abilities: \- Must be able to satisfactorily complete 90% of all collections within the 90 day probationary period. \- Must be able to maintain accurate records and logs. \- Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a personal computer and be able to learn and efficiently use required software. \- Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills. \- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs. \- Must be able to cooperate with patients, visitors and hospital staff. \- Must be able to handle detailed work and maintain a pleasant demeanor while under pressure and stress. \- Must have clear speech, normal hearing and good visual acuity. \- Must be able to move rapidly from one location to the next. \- Must be able to make decisions and solve problems.