Phlebotomist

POSITION TITLE:              Phlebotomist 

DEPARTMENT:                 Ancillary 

NATURE OF POSITION:  The Phlebotomist performs waived testing and corresponding controls, and these which he/she has the required training.  Also, this position assists with supply inventory and records.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school graduate or equivalent 

• Training appropriate for the tests being administered 

• Performs venipuncture on adults and pediatrics  

• Performs capillary (finger, toe, heal) blood collection on adults and pediatrics 

• Processes specimens according to test specifications  

• Records workload and test results according to established lab protocols  

• Processes pap smear results and keeps the tickler file for follow-up  

• Performs waived and approved testing using appropriate equipment and materials  

• Performs and appropriately documents quality control procedures, instrument checks and maintenance reports  

• Consults with supervisor when controls are out of range, test results are abnormal, or when difficulties are encountered in testing procedure  

• Maintains good working relationships with other employees and observes patient confidentiality  

• Protects the confidentiality of patients and their records at all times by complying with the COFMC policies regarding patient confidentiality  

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Last updated on Jan 31, 2025