Phlebotomist
Core
Collects blood specimens from patients of any age via venipuncture and capillary procedures for laboratory testing.
Role type
Phlebotomist II
Builds
Laboratory test results
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
venipuncture, capillary blood collection, blood culture collection, timed specimen collection, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality control procedures, OSHA compliance
Preferred skills
morning collection experience
Technologies
Laboratory information systems
Responsibilities
Obtain high quality specimens by venipuncture and capillary procedure; Collect blood cultures with contamination rate below established goal; Collect timed specimens appropriately; Establish positive patient identification; Correctly label all specimens; Follow state, OSHA and other agency regulations; Maintain laboratory efficiency and quality control standards.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff
