Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician **Schedule:** Day Shift. 36 Hours Weekly, Three 12 hour shifts. Saturday, Sunday in the Emergency Department and One 12 hour shift for Inpatient. Rotating holidays and must pick up Two 4 hour on call shifts weekly. Type additional details specific to position and/or department. **About the Position** Medical professionals who work within a clinical laboratory, collecting blood and samples from patients and adequately identifying, labeling, and maintaining their preanalytical integrity prior to laboratory testing. **Overview of Responsibilities** * Properly identifies patient by asking their first and last name and date of birth and comparing to orders provided. * Follows all proper collection techniques as defined by policy. * Documents time drawn and identity of collector on all specimens. * Completes routine blood draws within five minutes. * Responds promptly to stat orders, obtaining the specimen within 10 minutes of the time or order. * Collects non-blood specimens following proper protocols. * Performs inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary. * Orders tests appropriately. * Completes maintenance logs as required by policy. * Centrifuges specimens and processes as necessary based on location worked. * Utilizes communication devices, including headsets as appropriate. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. **Education & E****xperience** * Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent **Licensure & Certification** * Phlebotomy Certification Preferred