What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Camden Clark Medical Center?
The
Phlebotomy Tech obtains blood or urine specimens from in-patients
and/or out-patients; Labels specimens and delivers to appropriate
Lab area.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
High
school graduate or G.E.D equivalent.
2.
3.
EXPERIENCE:
1.
2.
3.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Phlebotomy certification preferred.
2.
3.
EXPERIENCE:
1.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
2.
3.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements
described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being
performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as
an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Responsible for performing veni-punctures or fingersticks
and obtaining blood specimens from in-patients and/or out-patients.
2.
Responsible for positive patient
identification and recording appropriate collection information.
3.
Maintains effective communication with
laboratory sections, hospital departments, physician offices, etc.
4.
5.
6.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1.
2.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
1.
Cognizant of environmental factors,
infection control issues to maintain a clean and safe functional work
environment.
2.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Ability to be scheduled for work based on
operational needs of the department/hospital.
2.
Possess
the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with healthcare team.
3.
Demonstrates ability to multi-task and
engender team cooperation.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Date Reviewed/Revised:
Statement of Understanding:
I
fully understand and accept all information presented on my job description,
which includes both general and specific duties and responsibilities.
Employee Name (print):
Employee Signature
Date:
Description of Physical
Demands: Phlebotomy Tech
On
the job time is spent in the following physical activities and psychosocial
interactions:
CATEGORY
AMOUNT OF TIME
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Never
Seldom
Often
Always
Physiological
High
Medium
Low
Standing:
X
Mental
Stress
X
Walking:
X
Work
with others
X
Sitting
x
AUDIO VISUAL
GOOD
FAIR
N/A
Stoops,
Kneel, Crouch, Crawl
X
Hearing*
X
Use
hands to finger handle or feel
X
Near
Vision
X
Pushing
/ Pulling
X
Far
Vision
X
Reaching
with hands and arms above / below:
X
Peripheral
Vision
X
Talk
or hear:
X
Color
Discrimination
X
Taste
or smell:
X
Depth
Perception
X
Lift / Force
Never
Seldom
Often
Always
EXPOSURES**
Frequent
Occasional
Rare
Up
to 10 pounds
X
Cold
X
Up
to 25 pounds
X
Heat
X
Up
to 50 pounds
X
Dampness
X
Up
to 100 pounds
X
Heights
X
More
than 100 pounds
X
Vibration
X
Job Lifting
Heavy Lifting Regular Basis
Heavy Lifting Occasional / Moderate Lifting Regular
Basis
Moderate Lifting Occasional/Light Lifting Regular Basis
Light Lifting Occasional / No Lifting Regular Basis
Skin Irritation
X
Category
X
Lung
Irritation
X
Risk
Radiation
X
Risk
of Electrical Shock
X
*
Hearing Ability to hear alarms on equipment / pages
Ability to hear
Client Call
Ability to hear instructions from
physician/department staff
*
Exposures Category 1 = Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body
fluids, or tissues
2 = Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids
or tissues but employment may require unplanned category 1 tasks
3 = Tasks that involve no exposure to
blood, body fluids or tissues, and category 1 are not a condition of
employment.
A
list of Hazardous Products or Substances that this position is required to work
with are referenced for staff review.
MSDS information is available.
Phlebotomy Tech obtains blood or urine specimens from in-patients
and/or out-patients; Labels specimens and delivers to appropriate
Lab area.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
High
school graduate or G.E.D equivalent.
2.
3.
EXPERIENCE:
1.
2.
3.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.
Phlebotomy certification preferred.
2.
3.
EXPERIENCE:
1.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
2.
3.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements
described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being
performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as
an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.
Responsible for performing veni-punctures or fingersticks
and obtaining blood specimens from in-patients and/or out-patients.
2.
Responsible for positive patient
identification and recording appropriate collection information.
3.
Maintains effective communication with
laboratory sections, hospital departments, physician offices, etc.
4.
5.
6.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1.
2.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
1.
Cognizant of environmental factors,
infection control issues to maintain a clean and safe functional work
environment.
2.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Ability to be scheduled for work based on
operational needs of the department/hospital.
2.
Possess
the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with healthcare team.
3.
Demonstrates ability to multi-task and
engender team cooperation.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Date Reviewed/Revised:
Statement of Understanding:
I
fully understand and accept all information presented on my job description,
which includes both general and specific duties and responsibilities.
Employee Name (print):
Employee Signature
Date:
Description of Physical
Demands: Phlebotomy Tech
On
the job time is spent in the following physical activities and psychosocial
interactions:
CATEGORY
AMOUNT OF TIME
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Never
Seldom
Often
Always
Physiological
High
Medium
Low
Standing:
X
Mental
Stress
X
Walking:
X
Work
with others
X
Sitting
x
AUDIO VISUAL
GOOD
FAIR
N/A
Stoops,
Kneel, Crouch, Crawl
X
Hearing*
X
Use
hands to finger handle or feel
X
Near
Vision
X
Pushing
/ Pulling
X
Far
Vision
X
Reaching
with hands and arms above / below:
X
Peripheral
Vision
X
Talk
or hear:
X
Color
Discrimination
X
Taste
or smell:
X
Depth
Perception
X
Lift / Force
Never
Seldom
Often
Always
EXPOSURES**
Frequent
Occasional
Rare
Up
to 10 pounds
X
Cold
X
Up
to 25 pounds
X
Heat
X
Up
to 50 pounds
X
Dampness
X
Up
to 100 pounds
X
Heights
X
More
than 100 pounds
X
Vibration
X
Job Lifting
Heavy Lifting Regular Basis
Heavy Lifting Occasional / Moderate Lifting Regular
Basis
Moderate Lifting Occasional/Light Lifting Regular Basis
Light Lifting Occasional / No Lifting Regular Basis
Skin Irritation
X
Category
X
Lung
Irritation
X
Risk
Radiation
X
Risk
of Electrical Shock
X
*
Hearing Ability to hear alarms on equipment / pages
Ability to hear
Client Call
Ability to hear instructions from
physician/department staff
*
Exposures Category 1 = Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body
fluids, or tissues
2 = Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids
or tissues but employment may require unplanned category 1 tasks
3 = Tasks that involve no exposure to
blood, body fluids or tissues, and category 1 are not a condition of
employment.
A
list of Hazardous Products or Substances that this position is required to work
with are referenced for staff review.
MSDS information is available.
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