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Phlebotomist Duties and Responsibilities

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Purpose of Classification:

Collects blood specimens for use by clinicians and/or Medical Technologists for clinical analyses, evaluations, and/or diagnostic purposes.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a specialized classification and not part of a series. Incumbents are required to work with biohazardous bodily fluids.

Examples of Duties:

  • Draws blood specimens from patients by using finger stick, heel stick and/or venipuncture.
     
  • Collects throat culture specimens.
     
  • Greets patients and instructs them in proper specimen collection methods.
     
  • Labels specimens for identification purposes and enters specimen data into computer.
     
  • Prepares specimens for reference laboratory by using centrifuge to spin blood.
     
  • Maintains alphabetical filing system for patient information.
     
  • Answers telephone calls and routes calls to appropriate member of the medical or laboratory staff.
     
  • Writes test results sent from reference laboratory into patient report; distributes report to clinicians.
     
  • Inventories and requisitions medical laboratory supplies; stocks work area as needed.
     
  • Keeps work areas clean and orderly; washes laboratory glassware as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of various techniques in collecting specimens.
     
  • Skill in determining most appropriate site to obtain specimens.
     
  • Skill in filing.
     
  • Skill in both verbal and written communication.
     
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year experience in drawing blood specimens; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

 

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