Phlebotomist

Essential Functions

• Verifies the legitimacy of requests for patient testing.
• Performs phlebotomy in response to legitimate requests by a physician or other medical professional received directly or through established ordering procedures (repetitive orders, daily or one-time orders or STAT requests).
• Follows appropriate procedures for identifying patients on whom phlebotomy is to be performed. Confirms patient ID by 2 active identifiers, such as by wristband and nurse.
• Draws blood specimens at daily assigned long term facilities. Performs STAT phlebotomy as assigned by Staffing Coordinator, QA Coordinator or Team Leader.
• Makes appropriate entries on the test requisition attesting to the success/failure of phlebotomy, receipt/inability to locate specimens other than blood. Phlebotomist initials date of service, ICD-9 code, and Nurse’s signature.
• Informs unit nursing personnel and obtains signature documentation in the following situations: patient is uncooperative; phlebotomy is unsuccessful for any reason; requested specimens cannot be located; test requisition is incomplete (missing required information or diagnosis); or, patient’s ID is in question.
• Responds to requests for scheduled or “STAT” phlebotomy (at any long-term care facility) in a timely manner and at a supervisor’s or Director’s request.
• Adheres to assigned schedule and works to achieve the assigned time interval.
• Utilizes all prescribed skills and techniques in obtaining a viable blood specimen for testing without causing pain or undue discomfort to patient. After 2 venipuncture attempts, advises nurse that attempts were unsuccessful.
• Exercises all prescribed precaution in handling blood or fluid which may expose him/her to blood borne pathogens.
• Adheres to commonly accepted Infection Control protocols (i.e. gloves and washing hands before and after patient contact).
• Delivers all collected samples to laboratory or designated collection site in a timely manner (before 9:00am).
• Ensures integrity of specimens is maintained during transport to laboratory or collection site.
• Uses only those Biohazard protection devices and containers for “sharps” that are approved by ACULABS and meet OSHA exposure prevention standards.
• Interacts with nursing personnel at long-term care facilities in accordance with ACULABS policies and the dictates of courteous and professional behavior.
• Arrives at work at the prescribed time (i.e., between 5:00am and 5:30 am).
• Dresses appropriately for phlebotomy at a location that is a medical facility and the patient’s home – “Scrubs”, lab coat, or uniform.
• Maintains his/her equipment, restocking in appropriate manner.
• Submits Daily Time Sheets or utilizes remote time management program as directed.
• Drives to long-term care facilities, laboratory, and/or collection sites.

Requirements

• The Phlebotomist must provide his/her own transportation and be able to travel from location to location in accordance with his/her daily assigned schedule.
• Must have a valid drivers license and valid insurance/registration
• Part-time/Full-time Phlebotomists will be issued a company phone which must remain on throughout their entire work shift.
• Successful completion of phlebotomy exam (80% and above), color blind exam (6 out of 8 correct), and grammar exam (80% and above). (Skills and competency will be tested prior to start date.)

Education/Experience

Any of the following will be considered:

• MD, DO, DPM with training or experience in human phlebotomy. Competency will be established by Laboratory Director or designee.
• PhD in Clinical Laboratory /science or another medically similar science field. Competency will be verified.
• MS in a medical science with training in phlebotomy. Competency will be verified.
• BS in Medical Technology with training in phlebotomy. Competency will be verified.
• AS in a medical field with training in phlebotomy. Competency will be verified.
• High School or equivalency diploma and graduation from an accredited phlebotomy training program.

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