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Required Education: Education and training equivalent to an associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and have at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience or both.

Required: Experience: Clinical experience as a component of program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or two years recent experience in a clinical laboratory setting.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433229-Maryland-Laboratory-and-Pathology


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SUMMARY: The Outpatient Phlebotomist is a semi-skilled intermediate level position with a primary focus of assisting in laboratory and patient care activities of limited advanced technical level. The associate in this position must possess communication, organizational and public relations skills. A concern for excellence in patient care and a cheerful personality are essential. The Outpatient Phlebotomist has been cross-trained to meet a core of laboratory and patient requirements and is expected to identify and meet these core needs in the regular course of duty. The primary responsibilities of this position include patient registration, pre-analytical specimen handling, performing phlebotomy procedures and performing a variety of semi-skilled, technical, clerical, and computer related tasks. Duties are diversified in nature requiring some independent judgment but are performed within prescribed guidelines under the supervision of a supervisor, laboratory manager, registered nurse or physician in either a specimen collection station or a nursing home. The Outpatient Phlebotomist needs to demonstrate the knowledge and the skills to accommodate the needs of all age groups. (Newborn through geriatric)

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health System’s Core Values, St. Agnes policies/procedures and applicable civil laws. The Outpatient Phlebotomist is accountable for efficient use of resources and perpetuation of the St. Agnes mission.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

· Consistently performs venipunctures, skin punctures, throat cultures, bleeding times, and glucose tolerance testing on neonates through adults as assigned.

Ø Determines type of phlebotomy collection procedure needed.

Ø Explains procedures to reassure patients.

Ø Uses proper identification techniques to assure timely and accurate collection of specimens.

Ø Interacts in a positive manner with patients, families, and coworkers, whether on the telephone or face to face.

Ø Demonstrates general knowledge of specimen requirements, handling and processing.

Ø Transports specimens to the appropriate laboratory area for testing.

Aliquots specimens to distribute as needed with other departments.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2372880-Maryland-Phlebotomist