Phlebotomist at Jefferson County Health Center – Fairfield, Iowa

POSITION OVERVIEW: (non-exempt)

Performs general office procedures and/or collects biological specimens for analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Medical or secretarial education preferred
• Completion of phlebotomy training program/course

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports to Laboratory Manager

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Greet outpatients in a friendly manner and put them at ease waiting to have their blood drawn.
• Answer the telephone promptly and courteously, answering questions, and directing questions to the appropriate person or department.
• Maintain the laboratory files in a neat and orderly manner. File completed reports in a timely manner.
• Collect biological specimens quickly and efficiently with minimum discomfort to the patient.
  • Follow universal precautions when collecting specimens.
  • Collect specimens in the correct tubes or containers.
  • Label specimens correctly.
  • Order tests correctly using the computer, referral lab requisitions, or other special forms.
• Deliver completed reports as necessary:
  • Mail completed reports to doctor offices.
  • Fax reports as needed.
  • Call results as requested.
• Complete monthly reports and check monthly referral test bills as directed.
• Serve on various committees and perform other duties as designated.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
• May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
• Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases
• Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work-related illness or injury
• Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards
• Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
• Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
• Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations