Phlebotomist I

Position Summary: Responsible for covering Stamford Hospital Bennett Cancer Laboratory   draw station location between operation hours of 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday through Friday.  Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or finger sticks and handles the non-blood specimens. Verify the test requisitions, data input if needed and generate computer labels correctly and accurately before collecting and prepare specimens for transport to the main laboratory for testing by following specific handling requirements.

Responsible for covering Stamford Hospital Bennett Cancer Laboratory   draw station location between operation hours of 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday through Friday.  Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or finger sticks and handles the non-blood specimens. Verify the test requisitions, data input if needed and generate computer labels correctly and accurately before collecting and prepare specimens for transport to the main laboratory for testing by following specific handling requ

 Essential Functions:  

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Obtain blood specimens from patients per Doctor, Nurse Practitioner or nurse order by performing venipuncture or fingerstick.  

           Communicate with and always assist patients in a professional and courteous manner. 

• Identify the patient and access the correct patient record by using at least 2 forms of identification while observing HIPPA requirements. 

• Transcribe order tests using correct mnemonics in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Complete input of lab requisition forms and produce appropriate labels, prepare specimens for transport by following specific handling requirements. 

• Order and maintain adequate laboratory supplies including checking for expired supplies 

• Daily cleaning of draw station including record keeping and equipment maintenance  

• Follow policies, SOP (standard operating procedure), regulatory guidelines, and safety guidelines 

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment 

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Competencies:  

• Knowledge of basic medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.  

• Knowledge of and ability to access medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations. 

• Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.  

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.  

• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

 Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use computer and programs related to patient information and specimen entry