Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture techniques using standard equipment to include Vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles.
Perform bleeding time test.
Confer with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation.
Utilize standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification; record appropriate collection information on proper requisitions.
Prepare, process, label and store patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures using standard techniques and equipment, for subsequent analysis by Clinical Laboratory staff.
Provide technical guidance to new Phlebotomy staff assigned to work area.
Maintain inventory of supplies; records as required; stock supplies on carts and hand trays. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Demonstrate competence in all procedures required of a phlebotomist in accordance with institutional policies, with particular emphasis on order of draw, blood samples, blood cultures, referral tests and specimen requirements.
Accept, when called upon, to participate in “house collection” for approved VIP patients and night duties).
Maintain a neat and clean appearance and observes the established dress code. Always wears a laboratory coat (or approved apron / gown) and an identification tag whilst on duty.
Demonstrate loyalty and teamwork skills, within the laboratory and Inter-departmentally.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Adherence to the infection control policies & protocols including the use of PPE appropriately.
