Phlebotomist Job Description

Phlebotomist Job DescriptionPhlebotomist Job DescriptionPhlebotomist Job DescriptionThis phlebotomist sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Phlebotomist Job ResponsibilitiesA Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retreiving specimenspreparing specimens for laboratory testing performing screening procedures.Phlebotomist Job DutiesVerifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.Verifies patient by reading patient identification.Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures observing isolation procedures.Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing pe rsonnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time.Tracks collected specimens by initialling, dating, and noting times of collection maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.Monitors glucose levels by performing bedside glucose tests recording results reporting results to unit nurse-manager.Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule recording results in the quality-control log identifying and reporting needed changes.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures complying with legal regulations.Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.Updates job knowledge by participat ing in educational opportunities reading professional publications maintaining personal networks participating in professional organizations.Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Phlebotomist Skills and QualificationsAnalyzing Information , Infection Control, Bedside Manner, Attention to Detail, Lab Environment, Procedural Skills, Quality Focus, Hospital Environment, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Informing OthersEmployers Post a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers Search Phlebotomist Jobs and apply on now. Find out mora about compensationSalary Negotiation Avoid the Peanut Butter ApproachSalary Negotia tion Tips for Employers