Phlebotomy Technician Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist
Core
Collect, accession, and process patient blood specimens for laboratory testing in a clinical environment.
Role type
Phlebotomy Technician / Laboratory Assistant
Builds
Patient blood specimens for testing
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Venipuncture, skin puncture, specimen accessioning, specimen rejection criteria, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, inventory management, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance (CLSI, DOT), computer application navigation
Preferred skills
ASCP certification, NAACLS approved program graduate, military medical experience (68W, 18D, Hospital Corpsman), mentoring
Technologies
Laboratory information systems, computer applications for billing and coding
Responsibilities
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens; assess specimen suitability and reject unacceptable samples; troubleshoot preanalytical errors and missing specimens; prepare specimens including centrifugation and aliquoting; deliver specimens to testing areas; maintain equipment and supplies; manage phone inquiries regarding specimen collection; mentor students and new employees.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (1-2 years experience or certification required)
