St Bernards Medical Center
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Requires Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and/or five (5) years of phlebotomy supervisor experience.
Experience
Five (5) years experience is preferred.
Physical
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Color perception. Hearing within normal range. Exposure to biological and mechanical hazards. Operates various lab analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, refrigerators and freezers, alarm systems, incubators, rotators, water baths, biological safety hoods, incinerators, personal computers, terminals and printers, and telephones. Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs. Frequent standing and walking. Occasional sitting and bending.
JOB SUMMARY
The Phelbotomy Supervisor is responsible for the procurement of blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary skin puncture technique. Special skills include excellent venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick technique for neonate to geriatric patient, including the psychiatric and neurologically impaired. Special training is preferred in blood collection of neonates. Communication skills are essential to ensure patient cooperation and satisfaction. Routinely, assigns and responsibly directs staff. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.
Education
Requires Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and/or five (5) years of phlebotomy supervisor experience.
Experience
Five (5) years experience is preferred.
Physical
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Color perception. Hearing within normal range. Exposure to biological and mechanical hazards. Operates various lab analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, refrigerators and freezers, alarm systems, incubators, rotators, water baths, biological safety hoods, incinerators, personal computers, terminals and printers, and telephones. Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs. Frequent standing and walking. Occasional sitting and bending.
JOB SUMMARY
The Phelbotomy Supervisor is responsible for the procurement of blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary skin puncture technique. Special skills include excellent venipuncture, heelstick, and fingerstick technique for neonate to geriatric patient, including the psychiatric and neurologically impaired. Special training is preferred in blood collection of neonates. Communication skills are essential to ensure patient cooperation and satisfaction. Routinely, assigns and responsibly directs staff. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.