Job Title: Phlebotomy Technician
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As a skilled Phlebotomy Technician, you will be responsible for performing venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick procedures with minimal discomfort to the patient. You will also be required to identify patients and properly label specimen tubes.
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* Key Responsibilities:
* Perform phlebotomy functions according to established procedure
* Identify patients by checking name and Hospital Medical Record number on patient armband
* Label all specimen tubes following established procedure
* Determine priority of STAT draws and ensure timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing
* Utilize computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions
* Organize assigned work and accurately complete workload statistics
* Assist coworkers with blood-drawing procedures and communicate with laboratory departments as needed
* Under supervision, assist in training of new employees and student interns at SSH&EC in the performance of phlebotomy duties
* Follow all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures
* Perform work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed
* Act as receptionist, greet patients and answer phones in the outpatient lab when required
* Responsible for daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department
* Record daily temperature of refrigerator and notify Supervisor if temperature falls outside of established limits