Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Performs routine and/or special assays on blood and body fluids. Functions as a Phlebotomist requiring expertise in blood drawing procedures. Serves as a liaison between all stakeholders and advocates for the patients’ needs.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs phlebotomy procedure by identifying patient, gathers necessary supplies, verifies orders/tube labels, communicates with patient by describing steps of the procedure, cleans venipuncture/capillary site, utilizes personal protective equipment and obtains blood samples in a manner intended to limit patient discomfort.
Prepares collected specimens for testing or for submission to alternate laboratories.
Verifies both written and electronic lab orders and releases orders for specimen collection. Prints tube labels and routes orders and labels to phlebotomist performing sample collection. Consults with physician team, Supervisor or testing lab for clarification and verification of appropriateness of orders. Offers suggestions for alternate testing as needed.
Monitors insurance requirements. Assures that collected samples are routed to alternate laboratories as required by insurance.
Performs routine assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including instrument maintenance and minor troubleshooting; may perform special assays with supervision by a senior medical technologist or supervisor.
Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs supervisor of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.
May assist with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.
Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods and clinical relevance; participates in relevant continuing education.
Other duties as assigned by practice leadership.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Requires protective devices.
Direct patient setting.
Laboratory setting.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Typically standing or walking.
Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
Equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic/lab equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.
Completion of an educational program in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistance.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree - Medical Assistant, Associate degree - Phlebotomy
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Assessment Based Recognition (ABR) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer…