Overview
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently from patients of all ages; enters or retrieves test orders in the laboratory information system; instructs patients on how to properly collect urine and other specimens; processes specimens for testing in-house and for reference lab testing. Other responsibilities include phone calls, result query, printing/faxing, and assist with other laboratory related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Phlebotomy
* Understands process to identify test requirements.
* Uses laboratory information system for test ordering.
* Verifies information and tests ordered via the information system against requisitions, and clarifies questions with provider's offices or nursing departments when necessary.
* Has working knowledge of standing order process.
* Adjusts approach to patients and families in accordance with age group.
* Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient ...