I. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, the Phlebotomy Lab Assistant provides phlebotomy/accessioning service, utilizes appropriate equipment to collect, receive, accession/,process pathology and laboratory specimens, as well as provide laboratory information and reports to customers. Assists in the training and monitoring of co-workers, students, and other hospital staff.
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High School |
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Experience |
6 months of related phlebotomy experience/6 months related Laboratory accessioning experience |
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Skills |
* Knowledge of medical terminology * Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and practices * Skill in oral and written communication * Skill in utilizing customer service techniques * Skill in performing basic arithmetic * Skills in using a computer and personal productivity applications * Ability to type * Ability to reduce anxiety in patients while performing patient care related duties |
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Licensures, Certifications |
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Physical Requirements |
* Physical requirements include fine motor coordination and good visual acuity. Frequent walking and standing up to 90% of work time. Occasional lifting required. Ability to pay close attention to detail |
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Working Conditions |
* Works in normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature extremes and the like. * Occasional (up to 20 percent of work time) exposure to patients with communicable disease. * Exposure to disease when handling dirty needles and blood specimens |
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Conditions of Employment |
* Additional on the job training is required to enable the Phlebotomist /Lab Assistant to perform pediatric, difficult veinpuntures, EKG's and processing of specimens. * Meets minimum continuing education requirements. |
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