Phlebotomist - Waterbury Health : Job Details

Perform a variety of routine and special collection techniques to obtain identified patient specimens and delivery of these specimens to the Laboratory area. Responsible for the proper care and treatment of the patient population. Reports to Director of Laboratory Services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collects and prepares samples for analysis using appropriate technique and equipment for the patient population served. Stores and/or transports samples as prescribed by standards in laboratory procedure manuals. Universal precautions as well as hospital infection control policies must be employed at all times. Accurately labels all specimens immediately after procedure is completed using computer generated labels and/or handwrite using two patient identifiers. This is to include all Blood Bank specimens. Process all specimens according to laboratory protocol. Collects and handles all specimens by adhering to published test lists and Laboratory procedures to insure the validity of all Laboratory sp...Phlebotomist, Laboratory, Specimen, Healthcare, Patient