Phlebotomist
Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Severn
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
General Purpose:Collects and prepares blood and non-blood
specimens from patients for reference laboratory dispatch and
testing. - Performs skin tests and bleeding times. Accessions
specimens into the laboratory.Essential Functions:
- Collects laboratory specimens to include venipuncture, and
capillary punctures for routine analysis, drug screens, and
microbiology specimens.
- Performs and reports bleeding times and skin tests, entering
the results into the computer/record.
- Labels specimens accurately, legibly, and completely.
- Relays clear concise collection instructions for the patient
collection of specimens while fully understanding and following
state and federal requirements. -
- Prepares and stains blood smears and other specimens according
to the specifications of the test to be performed.
- Processes data for productivity, outcomes and quality
improvement purposes, etc.
- Performs screening tests and reports results, i.e. glucose
tests, bleeding time tests, quality control tests.
- Handles telephone inquiries regarding laboratory results,
records requests for blood collections, and answers general
questions concerning test orders and collections.
- Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
- May have access to personal health information ("PHI")
necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. -
Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by
each organization/department.Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, plus six (6) months of
general phlebotomy experience to include venipuncture and capillary
collections on adults and children. -
- Preferred: Certification as an American Society of Clinical
Pathology (ASCP) or National Certification Agency (NCA)
phlebotomist.
- Able to provide proof of a current Basic Cardiopulmonary Life
Support (BLS) training for infants, children and adults.Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities Required:
- High degree of accuracy required for specimen collection,
centrifuge, blood collection devices, computer, and
communication
- Ability to make decisions when problems with patients arise
(example: redraw, call nurse, or physician).
- Ability to effectively communicate with clinical and
non-clinical staff and individuals.
- Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if
applicable.
- Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if
assignment(s) include driving own vehicle.
- Meets applicable health requirements to provide patient
care.
Keywords: Interim HealthCare, Severn , Phlebotomist, Healthcare , Severn, Maryland
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