Phlebotomist

Description Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a part-time Phlebotomist.

Essential Job Responsibilities: * Prepare equipment to efficiently collect blood samples.

* Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients as directed by physician and following medical practice protocols related to safety, infection control, and confidentiality.

* Clean/sterilize equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.

* Inventory supplies to ensure adequate supplies for procedures.

* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements Education: * High school diploma or equivalent.

* Certification from a phlebotomy school.

* CPR certification preferred.

Experience: * Minimum one year of phlebotomy experience.

Performance Requirements: Knowledge: * Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.

* Knowledge of use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.

* Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and regulations.

Skills: * Skill in applying appropriate testing procedures.

* Skill in proper use, preventive maintenance, and repair.

* Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures.

Abilities: * Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem solve, make decisions, and use discretion in reporting/distributing results.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.

* Ability to organize workload effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy using manual/finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Equipment Operated: Standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Work Environment: Laboratory unit, well lighted and temperature controlled.

Exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to medical setting.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping.

May occasionally need to lift/carry 50 pounds.

Some stress related to ensuring accuracy of work.