The Phlebotomist is responsible for interpreting orders for lab work and accurately identifying the correct tube type for each test, following regulatory and hospital standards
Job Summary
The Phlebotomist is responsible for interpreting orders for lab work and accurately identifying the correct tube type for each test, following regulatory and hospital standards.
Responsibilities include performing blood draws, specimen processing, data entry, and providing customer service to laboratory customers.
The Phlebotomist is considered the 'face' of the clinical laboratory and is expected to represent the laboratory and themselves in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner at all times.
Matching Summary
The Phlebotomist is responsible for interpreting orders for lab work and accurately identifying the correct tube type for each test, following regulatory and hospital standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Accurate specimen collection
Positive patient identification
Interpret lab orders
Process specimens
Professional demeanor
Nice-to-have
Customer service focus
Troubleshoot difficult orders
Patient-focused
Multi-tasking ability
Key Requirements
High School Graduate
Less than 1 year 6 months experience in an internal phlebotomy training program OR 1 or more years experience in specimen collection and processing OR completion of an external phlebotomy program