Phlebotomist - Poughkeepsie, United States - Classic Westchester

Description

Job Description

Position Overview: The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; performs EKG and spirometry on adult and pediatric patients; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following):

• Blood Collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques.
• Identifies and labels specimens appropriately.
• Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures.
• Enters accessioning data into the computer.
• Prepares specimens for send out testing.
• Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood.
• Attends required meetings.
• Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings and education programs.
• Performs EKG, Holter Monitor, and Spirometry procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform blood, urine and stool collection.
• Knowledge of container and minimum volume requirements for specimen collection. . Knowledge regarding the technical correctness of EKG and spirometry printouts.
• Knowledge regarding the proper attachment of a Holter monitor.
• Skill in labeling and dispersing specimens to appropriate stations.
• Skill in interacting with patients representing a broad physical and socioeconomic spectrum. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, laboratory staff and medical staff.