Phlebotomist NMC healthcare LLC

Job Description

Phlebotomists are health care professionals who have been trained to collect patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and by microcollection techniques.

Responsibilities

3.1 Identifies the patient using two identifiers (as defined by the lab’s ‘’sample collection policy’’) - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification before venipuncture is performed.
3.2 Performs venipuncture’s and skin punctures competently and expediently.
3.3 Must have the complete knowledge about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.
3.4 Responsibilities include bleeding time tests, blood cultures, blood samples collection and look after the blood collection room requirements and maintain the cleanliness and decorum the blood collection rooms.
3.5 Stock the laboratory full of supplies.
3.6 Ensure all of the trays and tools used are clean and sanitized.
3.7 Perform clerical duties such as filing, aiding technologists and collecting data.
3.8 Complete reports when there are hazardous incidents and consult with the laboratory supervisor for further direction
3.9 Phlebotomists deal with complications that may arise from improperly drawn blood, patient allergies, or other patient conditions.