Phlebotomist
Core
Draw blood and other specimens from patients using aseptic technique, process samples, and deliver them to the lab.
Role type
phlebotomist
Builds
blood and specimen collections for patient care
Domain
healthcare / clinical laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
adult phlebotomy, pediatric phlebotomy, infant phlebotomy, skin punctures, bleeding times, order of draw, specimen labeling, LIS data entry, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
drug screen collection, NHA Phlebotomy Technician Certification, CLA Certificate
Technologies
LIS (Laboratory Information System)
Responsibilities
draw blood cultures, process stat specimens, prepare collection containers for home collection, administer H. pylori breath tests, handle orders for minors, monitor inventory, recall patients for follow-up, train new staff, perform Rapid Strep and Hemoccult tests
Seniority
entry-level to mid-level
