Phlebotomist - II

Position Summary:The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:* Experience doing blood draws, labelling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.* Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures* Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required* Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles* Fully understand all of the physicians' orders* Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order* Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct* Package specimens for transport* Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.* Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations* Wears appropriate attire including all PPE* Attend annual department trainings* Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries* Other duties as assigned \n