Phlebotomist - TriHealth : Job Details

Performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas including the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services. Job Requirements: Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Up to 1 year experience current venipuncture Job Responsibilities: Accurately identifies patient by using two identifiers; ask patient to state name and date of birth. Selects correct patient chart in EMR. Correctly labels all samples with patient's full name and date of birth after confirming with patient. Achieves zero mislabelings. Collects quality samples using proper venipuncture techniques to eliminate hemolysis, insufficient specimen volume, and other problems that can lead to recollects or inaccurate results (e.g. elevated potassium). Responds to patients complications (e.g. fainting, bleeding at venipuncture site, etc.) Refers to Lab website or consults with Lab Support Services staff to determine correct coll...Phlebotomist, Healthcare, Patient, Samples