| Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, collect blood samples from patients for laboratory tests. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Collect blood samples from adult and pediatric patients for laboratory testing.
- Receive and organize requests for blood collection.
- Distribute blood to proper laboratory section after collection for testing.
- Gather supplies and equipment necessary for collection of blood samples.
- Clean laboratory glassware or other equipment.
- Keep blood collection area and phlebotomy rays clean and restocked for future use.
- Record blood collection statistics for documentation
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of medical laboratory operations.
- Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and techniques.
- Skill in obtaining blood specimens from patients under a variety of patient conditions.
- Skill in accurately recording information concerning specimens.
- Skill in understanding and following written and oral instructions.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with hospital
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus six (6) months training or experience in phlebotomy collections
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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| Physical Requirements: |
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Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. |
