Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Serves patients by identifying the optimal method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing them for laboratory testing, and performing allergy testing as needed.
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Verifies test requisitions by cross-referencing information with the clinic log, promptly notifying discrepancies to the manager.
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Ensures accurate patient identification, explains blood draw procedures, and addresses patient queries to alleviate concerns.
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Performs venipunctures to obtain blood specimens.
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Maintains specimen integrity using aseptic techniques, adhering to clinic procedures, and observing isolation protocols.
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Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting collection times, maintaining daily collection records.
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Upholds a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by complying with standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
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Handles unusual test orders by contacting physicians, managers, or reference laboratories, referring unresolved orders for further clarification, and informing supervisors of outstanding issues.
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Comforts nervous patients during sampling procedures and applies wound dressings post-blood draws.
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Updates patient records accurately.
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Maintains an organized and clean workspace.
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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Active CCMA or Phlebotomy Certification is required
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Good interpersonal skills to interact with patients, explain procedures, and provide emotional support.
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Precision in labeling and documenting samples to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
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Understanding and adherence to infection control and safety procedures to minimize risks of contamination or injury.
7:30AM - 3:30PM, Monday - Saturday, 5 days a week