Phlebotomist
Core
Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records, prepares specimens for laboratory analysis, and performs vital signs and patient interviews.
Role type
Phlebotomist
Builds
Blood specimens and patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Venipuncture, capillary puncture, patient identification, specimen handling, infection control protocols, inventory management, data entry, patient communication
Preferred skills
Anatomy and physiology knowledge, medical terminology, first-aid procedures, manual dexterity, problem-solving, computer skills (LIS)
Responsibilities
Perform patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique, process hematology and oncology patients as priority, verify patient identity using wristbands and electronic records, explain blood draw procedures to patients, transport specimens to the lab maintaining safety protocols, monitor patients post-draw for reactions, dispose of biohazard materials, restock phlebotomy carts, assist with difficult draws, document failed attempts or refusals, participate in quality control checks, train new phlebotomists
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior
