Phlebotomist-Nebraska Internal Medicine

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY:


The Phlebotomist I performs blood sample collection from hospital patients for analysis or other medical purposes.


PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values. *Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all phlebotomy procedures; maintains awareness of all laboratory policy, technical, and procedural changes. *Performs blood collection from adult, children, and infant patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique; completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written protocols. *Completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written protocols. *Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies, and procedures. *Performs and documents routine maintenance and quality control on the instruments used for bedside blood glucose assessments. *Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff. *Answers telephone calls and responds to non-technical questions from hospital staff and/or patients. *Provides patient care with compassion and empathy utilizing mandatory customer service tactics as required by policy/procedure. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


High school diploma or equivalency required. Prior phlebotomy experience preferred.