Phlebotomist

POSITION TITLE: Phlebotomist DEPARTMENT: Ancillary

NATURE OF POSITION: The Phlebotomist performs waived testing and corresponding controls, and these which he/she has the required training. Also, this position assists with supply inventory and records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Training appropriate for the tests being administered

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Performs venipuncture on adults and pediatrics
• Performs capillary (finger, toe, heal) blood collection on adults and pediatrics
• Processes specimens according to test specifications
• Records workload and test results according to established lab protocols
• Processes pap smear results and keeps the tickler file for follow-up
• Performs waived and approved testing using appropriate equipment and materials
• Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument checks and maintenance reports
• Consults with supervisor when controls are out of range, test results are abnormal, or when difficulties are encountered in testing procedure
• Maintains good working relationships with other employees and observes patient confidentiality
• Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying with the COFMC policies regarding patient confidentiality
• Performs all other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION:

• Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace
• Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
• Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy
• Leaves personal problems out of the workplace
• Treats all co-workers with dignity and respect
• Abstains from gossip in the workplace
• Arrives on time and works through designated hours
• Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time
• Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines
• Follows designated line of support
• Displays a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual job-related demands
• Manages time well
• Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties
• Shares equally in the workload of the department
• Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
• Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed
• Abstains from criticizing the Clinic (COFMC), colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates loyalty to the Clinic (COFMC)COFMC, colleagues and supervisors
• Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of the Clinic (COFMC)
• Accepts and participates in cross training
• Takes initiative to identify skill development needs
• Performs other duties as assigned