Position Summary: Draws blood and other specimens from patients for analysis or other medical purposes and assists with diagnostic testing in the laboratory and/or other patient care areas by performing the following duties personally. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are fulfilled on a timely basis.
Critical Tasks: - Efficiently performs venipuncture, capillary collections with minimum discomfort and according to established policies and procedures.
- Independently procures specimens.
- Takes all steps necessary to ensure 100% accuracy of patient data, test documentation, and recordkeeping.
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic techniques following clinical laboratory standards and department procedures.
- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Processes and registers specimens using the laboratory information system.
- Assembles equipment such as tourniquets, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray according to requirements for specified procedures.
- Verifies and records patient identities.
- Complies fully with all patient and data confidentiality policies and regulations, including, but not limited to HIPAA.
- Performs administrative and clerical duties as required and/or directed, such as answering patient inquiries and communicating by telephone and through electronic means.
- Demonstrates ability to regularly change priorities to accomplish all tasks despite frequent interruptions.
- Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing, while performing all essential functions.
- Records, files and distributes reference lab reports.
- Inventories and requisitions supplies and stocks work area as needed.
- Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED required.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate preferred.
- 1 year phlebotomy work experience in a laboratory environment preferred.
- Current and continuing BLS training and certification.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.