Phlebotomist - General Laboratory - Evenings

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the appropriate supervisor, performs a variety of duties in specimen procurement, specimen processing, and other areas. Functions in on- and/or off-site service areas. May work any part of a 24-hour period. May be required to accept on-call responsibilities. May perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of immediate supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision, records results. May operate point of care laboratory instruments.
2. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
3. Transcribes orders and receives specimens into the laboratory, may process specimens, deliver specimens to testing locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.
4. May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations.
5. Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
6. Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.
7. Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.
8. May review physician orders for supporting documentation.
9. Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.

Qualifications

• High School or G.E.D.
• Medical terminology; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Phlebotomy Program preferred
• Phlebotomy certification, preferred PBT(ASCP) preferred 
• 6 - 12 months experience required 
• Just possess a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.