Phlebotomist - RWMC

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant

Company: Healthcare Services

Summary:

• Performs various clerical duties in a satellite laboratory to prepare and maintain patient and hospital records.
• Coordinates phlebotomy activities by scheduling patient tests as per physician's orders.
• Transcribes physician's orders onto transmittals and prepares requisitions for laboratory tests.
• Registers patients, orders tests using computer programs, and is proficient in phlebotomy skills.
• Regularly assists laboratory staff as needed.

Education:
High school diploma or GED with Phlebotomy education required.

Licenses:
Phlebotomy certification required.

Experience:
Three to six months of Phlebotomist experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication with patients considering cultural background and age.
• Proficient in English communication and collaboration with peers and departments.
• Independent work capability and task identification.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology preferred.
• Demonstrates Phlebotomy skills, specimen packaging, handling, and maintains confidentiality of Health Information.

Working Conditions, Physical Environment, and Safety Requirements:
Visual acuity and hand dexterity required.

Physical abilities include various movements like stooping, bending, lifting over 50 lbs, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling.