Phlebotomist

Primary Function: Maintains positive patient identification while procuring venous and capillary blood specimens on all patients regardless of age on a routine and stat basis. Verifies orders from scripts and orders procedures in HIS and LIS. Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen labeling. Performs accessioning and clerical duties as needed. Set-up blood cultures and other microbiology cultures. Participate in the training of new employees and students. Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to assess data reflective of each patient's status and provide the care appropriate to the age of the patient served, ie., infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

High School Diploma required

Certified Phlebotomy School or training program

4 years experience required.