Phlebotomist at Mercy Medical Center

Responsibilities

• • Perform venipuncture on all in-patients and out patients observing standard phlebotomy procedures and protocols.
• • Maintain quality of specimens through proper labeling and handling.
• • Accession specimens accurately.
• • Maintain inventory of phlebotomy cart supplies after use.
• • Maintain cleanliness of blood draw station.
• • Miscellaneous job as per department requires.

Qualifications

• • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• • Passed an accreditated course including clinical experience or have 1 year of continuous phlebotomy experience
• • Phlebotomy Certification preferred
• • Must possess skills in patient and customer relations, computer literacy.
• • Must be able to perform venipuncture and processing of lab samples for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
• • Operate simple medical laboratory equipment i.e. centrifuge.

Skills

• • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
• - Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• - Microsoft Outlook
• - Meditech (if applicable to position)
• - Epic (if applicable to position)
• - Performance Manager/NetLearning
• • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• • Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• • Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• • Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Education Requirements