Responsible for phlebotomy procedures including, but not limited to, venipuncture and capillary blood collections, PKU collections and bleeding times. Follows policies and procedures to ensure overall departmental operations in accordance with the facility’s mission and philosophy. Participates and maintains quality assurance activities to assure highest standards of care.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. (Required by federal law)

Must be a graduate of or currently enrolled in an approved phlebotomy program.

Experience: Must have prior phlebotomy experience either in clinical training program or on the job experience.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities, assigned.
• External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Position has A HIGH expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.