SIH-LAB PHLEBOTOMIST

General Purpose of Job:

Follow established procedures, obtains, processes and distributes blood and urine specimens for clinical laboratory analysis (pre-analytical). Performs CLIA waived laboratory testing according to established procedures.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Verifies patient identity and performs venipunctures, blood cultures, drug screen collection and micro techniques accurately and efficiently following established procedures, including proper labeling of specimens.
• Operates computers to verify collections, order tests, create specimen tracking lists, collection lists and retrieve data.
• Operate centrifuges, process samples for testing on site and at reference laboratories and related duties according to established procedures.
• Performs waived testing such as a macroscopic urinalysis according to established procedures.
• Prioritizes workload to maximize efficiency while meeting patient and physician needs. Works independently and as part of a team to meet laboratory objectives and goals.
• Restocks and orders all necessary supplies in order to maintain established stock levels.
• Responsible for answering telephone calls for the laboratory including patient result status, physician office inquiries, specimen collection requirements and communicate additional information as needed.
• Understands basic patient insurance information, diagnoses and billing processes.
• Performs additional duties at the direction of the Laboratory Manager or professional staff.