Night Shift Phlebotomist

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection. Uses LIS and HIS to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, patient registration, order entry, result look-up and report generation and specimen receiving and preparation. Answers phone and forwards appropriate problems to proper area.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture. Draws blood in proper tube.  Accurately labels and records all test tubes. Collects nasal smears, glucose tolerance, and urines. Collects Chain of Custody urine drug screens and performs alcohol testing. Greets, meets, and explains procedure to patient and maintain professional relationship. Use customer service skills at all times. Follows up on any concerns.
• Maintains required records, reports, and statistics as directed.  Logs procedures for workload. May be responsible for maintaining databases, following up on new orders and renewals. Takes inventory and stocks supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times
• Performs specimen processing, centrifugation and specimen separation.  May prepare specimens for reference lab send-outs. 
• May perform phlebotomy at outreach sites as assigned, e.g. Nursing homes. Submits daily record of draws and miles and cumulative mileage report.
• Performs waived testing such as whole blood glucose whole blood PT/INR
• Maintains working area in sanitary condition.  Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Performs various clerical and computer duties: such as answering the telephone, relaying and faxing test results, taking messages, ordering tests into laboratory computer system, generates computer specimen labels and collection lists.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Specialty/Major:

Preferred Education:

Vocational/ Technical Degree

Licensing/ Certification - If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Certification from a nationally recognized Phlebotomy Association such as ASPT or ASCP; or certification from an approved phlebotomy collegiate program preferred. Previous phlebotomy experience preferred. BLS required.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.   Computer skills preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1 year experience as a phlebotomist is preferred or phlebotomy training program or equivalent.