Lab Associate/Phlebotomist

SUMMARY

Obtains blood samples and other non-blood specimens from patients and may deliver samples to the laboratory. Provides factual information concerning laboratory tests, according to standard procedure. The job tasks will vary based on the needs of the site.

The lab associate (phlebotomist) will be responsible for drawing patients blood, specimen processing, working in EPIC, printing labels and point of care testing. They will be doing equal parts blood drawing and interacting with patients as well as specimen labeling and processing in the lab.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required or non-U.S. High School diploma deemed equivalent after evaluation of the diploma by either Center for Educational Documentation (CED) or North American Education Group (NAEG) (or equivalent education, training or experience). CPR and Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification preferred. Graduation from a Phlebotomy technical training program strongly preferred. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of medical terminology obtained through previous medical practice experience preferred (up to 1 year).

SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required. Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation required. Proficiency in the use of Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.

Requirements:

• 2 years of phlebotomist exp OR experienced MA with a lot of blood drawing experience
• Experience with patients as young as newborn or very comfortable with learning and drawing on newborns to end of life patients
• Willing to do specimen processing