Phlebotomist at Healthtracka

• As a phlebotomist, you will be responsible for efficiently and accurately drawing blood from patients/customers for diagnostic, donation or transfusion purposes.

Job Responsibilities

• Assessing patient needs, reviewing patient history, and determining the reason(s) for drawing blood.
• Selecting gauge needles and preparing veins or fingers for blood drawing.
• Extracting blood from patients through venipuncture or fingersticks.
• Preparing specimens for transportation, including labeling vials accurately and matching blood specimens to patients.
• Supplying diagnostic notes to diagnostics centers, physicians, other healthcare professionals, and hospitals.
• Keeping and maintaining records of patient names, volume of blood drawn
• Cleaning, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment used in the drawing and testing of blood specimens.
• Ordering laboratory supplies, as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Professional certification in phlebotomy from a recognized program
• Ability to successfully draw blood from patients with minimal or no complications
• Empathy and interpersonal skills for working with patients
• Detail-oriented and committed to ensuring patient confidentiality
• Excellent motor skills and the ability to stand for long periods of time
• Proven experience working as a phlebotomist.
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods.
• Knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to drawing blood, handling specimen samples, and the use of relevant medical equipment.
• Experience using effective puncture techniques.
• Knowledge of testing protocols and the use of testing equipment.
• Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.