VENIPUNCTURE TECH - DIAGNOSTICS in CANTON, Ohio at Aultman Health Foundation

The primary purpose of the Venipuncture Technician is to draw blood and collect body fluid specimens in an accurate and safe manner as designated by the department policies and procedures under the direction of the Unit Director or designated Technical Specialist.

ALS provides lab, courier, and phlebotomy services for our local and surrounding counties (Stark, Wayne, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Holmes Counties).

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of a phlebotomy program.

• Experience in Venipuncture preferred.

• Experienced phlebotomist; able to work independently.

• Willing to travel and train at all outreach locations if needed.

• Must be detail oriented.

• Work effectively with coworkers.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong customer service skills.

• Can troubleshoot in a professional manner.

• Willing to work as a team.

• Strong desire to help others.

• Correct identification of the patient using patient name and date of birth.

• Verification of Tests.

• Specimen Procurement.

• Proper labeling of specimens.

• Proper specimen storage and transporting requirements.

• Post Venipuncture.

• Workstation Maintenance.

• Patient Relations Skills.

• Team Skills.

• Assists with training of students and new personnel.

• Adhere to hospital dress code policy and maintains a professional appearance.

• Follows universal precautions at all times.

• 7:30am-4:30pm M-F / Occasional weekends if required.

• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the shift.

• Occasional rotation of location, shifts, weekends.

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Demands

Frequency

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 10-20 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 20-35 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Never

Lifting 75-100 lbs

Never

Lifting over 100 lbs

Never

Forward Reaching

Occasional 10-33%

Overhead Reaching

Occasional 10-33%

Standing

Continuous 66% of the day

Walking

Continuous 66% of the day

Sitting

Frequent 34-65%

Climbing

Never

Stairs/Ladder

Occasional 10-33%

Bending/Stooping

Occasional 10-33%

Twisting/Turning

Frequent 34-65%

Kneeling/Squatting

Occasional 10-33%

Crawling

Never

Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs

Never

Carrying 0-10 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Carrying 10-20 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Carrying 20-35 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 35-50 lbs

Never

Carrying 50-100 lbs

Never

Carrying over 100 lbs

Never

Grasping/repetitive sustained

Frequent 34-65%

Fine motor coordination

Continuous 66% of the day

Vision: Near/Far/Color

Continuous 66% of the day

Hearing: ordinary conversation/other

Continuous 66% of the day