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Overview

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist draws blood samples to be used for diagnostic testing and transports samples to the appropriate laboratory. Provides updates to the patient areas on results of the tests. Performs appropriate CLIA waived routine tests or procedures in a clinical laboratory.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

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Gathers specimens, samples, or supplies and makes basic preparations in a clinical lab environment.

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Uses various venipuncture methods to collect patient blood samples and transports samples to the lab.

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Evaluates positive patient identification reducing pre-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcome.

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Tracks progress on samples and work orders and provides updates on results to patient areas.

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Cleans and performs routine maintenance on work areas and equipment and documents equipment performance accurately.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Hospital Phlebotomy experience.

Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Training as acquired in an approved phlebotomy training program

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships

Yes

No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary

Very light energy level

Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light

Moderate energy level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium

High energy level

Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy

Very high energy level

Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Heavy

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Continuous

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing

Yes

Accurate

Accurate

Minimal

Minimal

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other

REQNUMBER: 31469