Responsibilities
- Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples
- Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means
- Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
- Reassure patients and help them relax
- Find veins that are suitable for puncture
- Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
- Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples
- Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing
- Answer patient questions and provide useful information
- Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests
- Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
- · Responsible for ensuring laboratory urine specimens are collected and provided to the laboratory accurately, with complete information and according to laboratory standard operating procedures
- Responsible for entering patient demographic information accurately into the computer system
- Must be computer literate
- Must be a fast learner· Able to work in a fast paced and hectic environment
- Must be able to provide great customer service at all times and greet all patients in a friendly and professional manner·
Skills
- Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician
- Experience with effective puncture techniques
- Understanding of proper patient identification methods
- Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material
- Ability to use computers to enter information
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to connect with various types of patients (such as children, elderly, pregnant women) and make them feel comfortable
- Patience and presence of mind
- Diploma in Phlebotomy or extensive on-the-job training
- Certification is a plus
- Experience in drug and alcohol treatment facilities is a plus
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road