Phlebotomist/psr Iii

**Title: Phlebotomist, PSR III**

**Location: 2501 E Southern Ave Suite 12 Tempe, AZ 85282**

**Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12pm with rotating Saturdays**

**Classification: Non-exempt**

**Objective**

Phlebotomists are responsible for the drawing, collecting, and handling of all laboratory specimens. Phlebotomists perform a collection of specimens for the following age groups: Newborns, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Senior Adult and Geriatric. The phlebotomist is an OSHA Category I employee, performing tasks which involve exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

**Essential Functions**
- Be available to work required hours and report to work on time
- Register patients and act as the receptionist
- Interact courteously and tactfully with the customer and actively seek his/her opinion
- Demonstrate good communication skills in instructing patients on special collections
- Follow HIPAA guidelines for confidentiality
- Complete assignments in a timely manner
- Maintain a professional attitude and personal appearance
- Follow all Universal Precautions guidelines
- Utilize all safety equipment (gloves, masks, etc.)
- Be familiar with Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications, and Laboratory Safety Manuals
- Review the Phlebotomy Manual annually
- Follow the procedure for specimen collection: Venipuncture, Capillary sticks (utilize heel-warmers), Urinalysis, Throat Cultures & Strep, Glucose Tolerances, and First Aid
- Know how to handle patients with adverse reactions to venipuncture
- Computer proficiency for data entry and data accuracy (Life Points)
- Use two identifiers before collecting patient specimens
- Assure safety through appropriate specimen labeling
- Notify physicians of critical lab results
- Clean and organize the phlebotomy area
- Stock inventory upon delivery and break down boxes
- Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum age requirement of 18.
- Must have previous experience in phlebotomy, completion of a certification preferred.
- Must be a high school graduate, or have achieved equivalency through the GED exam.
- Good organizational and communication skills are required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and certification for CPR preferred
- Previous experience in phlebotomy
- Basic computer skills required
- Reliable transportation
- Physical abilities required include: Repetitive motion, standing, walking, lifting, visual acuity, speaking, writing, reading, kneeling, reaching, turning and bending

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
- Knowledge of medical terminology

**BENEFITS**
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time

**ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EMPLOYEES AT-WILL AND ARE FREE TO LEAVE LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON AT ALL. AS A CORRESPONDING RIGHT, LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS HAS THE SAME RIGHT TO TERMINATE AN EMPLOYEE AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON AT ALL.