Essential Job Functions 
 

• Performs venipuncture and skin punctures with expertise and in a customer service-oriented fashion, adhering to all established policies and procedures
• Properly packages specimens for delivery through the pneumatic tube system
• Stocks blood drawing carts and keep cart and area clean, safe, and sterile
• Use of handheld system to identify patients, indicate specimen collection status and generate specimen collection labels
• Stocks blood drawing area and keeps areas clean, safe, and sterile
• Plans the delivery of IV access for patients in coordination with the healthcare team
• Performs other duties as assigned
   

Required Qualifications 

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must have current CPR training recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform a variety of patient assistance without direct supervision
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, clinical staff, and the general public
• Phlebotomy qualification would include one of the following:
• C.N.A. with phlebotomy certification
• M.A. with phlebotomy certification
• EMT-B
• EMT-P

Preferred Qualifications 

• IV insertion and IV certification 
• IV access with Ultrasound trained

Training in phlebotomy from an accredited program

One-two years of practical experience with references

Thorough knowledge of asepsis; manual dexterity and accuracy

Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail

Demonstrate ability to utilize institutional computer systems

Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required

Position Details 

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) 
• Shift: Day Shift (7:00 pm - 3:30 pm), Monday - Friday, Every other Weekend/Holiday
• Work Location:  Hyde Park Campus
• Unit/Department: Nursing Inpatient Phlebotomy
• CBA Code:  Non-Union