Phlebotomist
Core
Collects blood and other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients; performs limited testing and processes specimens for analysis.
Role type
phlebotomist
Builds
patient specimens for laboratory testing
Domain
healthcare / clinical laboratory
Required skills
venipuncture, specimen collection, CLIA guidelines, specimen labeling, quality control checks, laboratory result entry, equipment operation
Preferred skills
phlebotomy experience, customer service, fast-paced environment adaptability
Technologies
laboratory instruments, computer systems
Responsibilities
Verify patient identification and assess reactions to specimen procurement; perform venipuncture and collect specimens; obtain specimens according to priority and schedule; perform limited testing under CLIA guidelines; answer telephone calls and assist with inventory; accept, receive, sort, package, and track specimens; process specimens including aliquoting and loading instruments; order and verify test requests; document information for quality assurance; run quality control checks; notify providers of critical results; perform laboratory result entry; instruct employees and students in phlebotomy functions.
Seniority
entry-level to junior
