Phlebotomist I Job at Holston Medical Group, PC
The Phlebotomist I is responsible for performing blood/body fluid collections and obtaining specimens as ordered by the provider. This position is also expected to use their knowledge of phlebotomy to collect the blood/specimen in the correct container for analysis and is to use safety and infection control procedures.
Main Responsibilities:
- Perform vein puncture on patients in lab
- Prepare equipment to efficiently collect blood products
- Maintain equipment operation
- Collect other body fluids from patients as directed
- Perform diagnostic procedures/laboratory tests and interpret test results
- Enter/retrieve patient data utilizing office’s laboratory system
- Ease the patient’s fear and concern surrounding the phlebotomy experience
- Assist patient with clinical, insurance or office questions fully or guide the patient to the proper line of assistance
- Assist in training new employees
- Practice sterilization and infection control
- Stock/order lab supplies as needed
- May be moved to other offices upon request based upon the business need of Holston Medical Group on an occasional basis
Education/Experience/Knowledge:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Licensed Phlebotomist
- 1 – 4 years phlebotomy experience
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self starter, ability to work alone
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Must have strong Customer Service Skills and a friendly attitude
Physical/Mental Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential: Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine distinctions in sounds. Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. Remaining upright on the feet, particularly 75% of the time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/ or by bending leg and spine. Extending the hands and arms in any direction. Exerting force upon an object so that an object moves away/toward the force. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Perform with frequent interruptions and/ or distractions. Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context. Occasionally operates computer and machinery.
Marginal: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 20lbs frequently, and/or 10lbs constantly. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Education
Required- Technical/other training or better in Phlebotomy
- High School or better in General Studies
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Certified Phlebotomy Tech
- Licensed Phlebotomist
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