Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy Services (Outpatient) - Day/Evening

Day/Evening

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the appropriate supervisor, performs a variety of general support and some technical duties in specimen procurement, clerical office, central processing, other assigned areas, and/or a technical section. Functions in on- and/or off-site service areas. May be required to accept on-call responsibilities. May perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of immediate supervisor. May prepare cytology slides and pathology specimens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision; records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments.
2. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
3. Trains other employees in day to day procedures.
4. May receive specimens into the laboratory, process specimens, deliver specimens to on- and off-site locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.
5. May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations. May prepare/distill chemical solutions.
6. May collect specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
7. Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.
8. Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.
9. May assist with autopsies and other duties as directed by the Coroner and/or pathologist.
10. May review physician orders for supporting documentation.
11. Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience:
  • 6 - 12 months
• Minimum Education:
  • High School or G.E.D.
• Preferred Courses:
  • Medical terminology; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Phlebotomy Program if applicable
• Required Certification:
  • Phlebotomy certification if applicable
• Physical Demands:
  • Heavy physical effort (lift/carry 26 to 50 lbs)
  • Frequent prolonged standing/walking
  • Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients
  • Lifts supplies/equipment
  • Manual dexterity and mobility
  • Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Skills:
  • Good communications and computer skills
  • Req Protective Equipment-
    • Eye Protection
    • Face Protection
    • Lab Coat or Apron
    • Mask
    • Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
    • Sterile Medical Gloves
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.