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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

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Job Summary

A Phlebotomist I provides customer service and skilled specimen collections, ensuring the validity and integrity of clinical specimens. Performs blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups. Ensures doctors' orders are executed correctly, special specimen handling for esoteric testing, handling and processing of legal specimens. Very fast paced environment with frequent subjection to a variety of biohazards. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Certification in phlebotomy preferred through an approved certification organization: ASCP, National Phlebotomy Association, American Medical Technologist, National Performance Specialist, National Healthcareer Association.

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Previous laboratory experience as a lab assistan

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups.

• Manual dexterity, problem solving, and following detailed instructions.

• Ability to perform under stressful emergency medical situations

• Proficient computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used, and Microsoft Office Products.

• Good communication skills; both written and verbal.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs Phlebotomy Technique in a professional manner. Presents the Lab in a positive light to the public.

• Properly performs routine venipuncture.

• Correctly performs micro-collection and other special collection techniques.

• Discerns Phlebotomy Techniques according to the condition of the patient.

• Follows safety guidelines to ensure safety of the patient as well as own safety.

• Works well with other departments to coordinate special collections.

• Delivers clinical specimens efficiently and effectively to the laboratory.

• Operates centrifuge properly. Understand and applies proper technique according to specimen requirements.

• Processes outpatients in timely manner.

• Accurately codes laboratory orders from the nursing unit into laboratory information system with no more than one error per month.

• Performs effectively and efficiently in complex emergency situations such as multiple trauma or disaster

• Interacts with other departments in a positive manner to resolve identified problems with a clinical specimen.

• Ensures the integrity of submitted clinical specimens.

• Completes the detailed paperwork for studies/investigational testing.

• Maintains all quality assurance/quality control logs for the Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Departments.

• Prioritizes work to meet turnaround requirements that are set by Laboratory Administration.

• Regularly checks computer files patient lists to assist with workflow and ensuring that samples are collected in a timely manner. Resolves the problem or routes to appropriate personnel.

• Accurately performs drug screen collections following chain of custody protocols. Any errors made will result in retraining per the standards.

• Maintains commitment to continued professional growth and development through continued education and annual competency assessments.

• Assists in training of new phlebotomy employees or students through: Demonstrating proper collection techniques and assisting with venipuncture when needed.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%

• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.