Phlebotomist

Company: Access Health Care Physicians, LLC
Location: Largo
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Title: PhlebotomistReports To: Office Manager FLSA Status: Non Exempt Summary: Draws blood from patients or donors in hospital, blood bank, or similar facility for analysis or other medical purposes by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities: Including but not limited to:

• Assembles equipment such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.
• Verifies or records identity of patient or donor and converses with patient or donor to allay fear of procedure.
• Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag.
• Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing.
• Pricks finger to draw blood.
• Conducts interviews, takes vital signs, and draws and tests blood samples to screen donors at blood bank.
• Must report to the lab 15 minutes before the first scheduled patient. Schedule must be agreed upon and approved by office team lead.
• Work amicably with others
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Communication Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Competency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Experience with Lab Track and Lab Medcome (LIS). PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a typical healthcare services office environment and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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