PHLEBOTOMIST- CONTRACTED

Hiring company: Doctors Hospital Source: LinkedIn Bahamas Position Summary To draw intravenous and capillary blood from adults, children, and infants. To perform clerical duties associated with the drawing of blood specimens. To be cross-trained in specimen processing and blood procurement areas. Essential Duties: • Draws intravenous blood, using proper aseptic and collection techniques, from the veins of adults and children. • Draws capillary blood, using proper aseptic and collection techniques, from the fingers of adults and children and from the great toe or heel of infants. • Draws intravenous blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested. • Draws capillary blood into proper Microtainers, Unopettes, and tubes according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested. • Makes rounds on nursing units according to established policies to obtain specimens, collect requisitions, deliver reports, and draw blood as indicated. • Sorts slips for each unit and prepares carts/trays for next day’s assignments. • Takes charge of phlebotomy on weekends and holidays as required by the department. • Sets up and maintains drawing carts and/or trays according to the number and type of blood specimens to be drawn. • Assists with the teaching of venipuncture and capillary techniques to students and new personnel as required. • Maintains work area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. • Performs duties as appropriate to the age of the patient served (i.e., child, adolescent, adult, geriatric). • Consistently reports to work on time, ready to work at the start of the shift, and works steadily to the end of the shift. • Works scheduled shifts. Is not absent without appropriate documentation. • Always provides proper notification when late or absent with at least two hours' notice. Distributes and collects patient surveys. • Performs other tasks of the department as requested. EDUCATION: CERTIFICATE IN PHLEBOTOMY FROM AN ACCREDITED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE OR CERTIFIED OFFICE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN OR PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (PCT). EXPERIENCE: 0 – 1 Year Experience. MUST HAVE EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Medical Terminology Background Preferred. LICENSURE: AMT OR EQUIVALENT.