Phlebotomy Technician

    Highlights

    Medical professionals who work within a clinical laboratory, collecting blood and samples from patients and adequately identifying, labeling, and maintaining their preanalytical integrity prior to laboratory testing. Schedule: Night Shift Inpatient, 36 hours, (3) 12 hour shifts, 1600-0430, rotating holidays and weekends.

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    LocationRichmond, IN

    Description

    Phlebotomy Technician

    Schedule: Night Shift Inpatient, 36 hours, (3) 12 hour shifts, 1600-0430, rotating holidays and weekends. Must pick up two 4 hour on call shifts weekly.

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    About the Position

    Medical professionals who work within a clinical laboratory, collecting blood and samples from patients and adequately identifying, labeling, and maintaining their preanalytical integrity prior to laboratory testing.

    Overview of Responsibilities

    • Properly identifies patient by asking their first and last name and date of birth and comparing to orders provided.

    • Follows all proper collection techniques as defined by policy.

    • Documents time drawn and identity of collector on all specimens.

    • Completes routine blood draws within five minutes.

    • Responds promptly to stat orders, obtaining the specimen within 10 minutes of the time or order.

    • Collects non-blood specimens following proper protocols.

    • Performs inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary.

    • Orders tests appropriately.

    • Completes maintenance logs as required by policy.

    • Centrifuges specimens and processes as necessary based on location worked.

    • Utilizes communication devices, including headsets as appropriate.

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

    Education & Experience

    • Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

    Licensure & Certification

    • Phlebotomy Certification Preferred

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