Alabama Staffing
Phlebotomist - Fayette, AL
Obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory testing, perform admissions, and verify patient orders.
Responsibilities:
- Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a timely manner and collects urine drug screens according to Department of Transportation specifications.
- Performs admission, request, receipt, and reporting of lab specimens.
- Verifies orders entered by others and work through conflicting orders to the benefit of the patient.
- Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that phlebotomy equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
- Participates in patient education of specimen collection and assists nursing with waived test proficiency testing.
- Provides courier and supply services for clients and brings client concerns or issues to the attention of management, if it is not within their scope to resolve.
- Assists with record keeping in the department.
- Adheres to infection control and safety practices according to policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Phlebotomy certification by an accredited agency is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology is required.
- Strong computer skills and people skills are required.
- General office skills and good telephone etiquette are required.
- Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of employment and maintain certification thereafter.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
- Valid AL drivers license and insurability required.