Job Description:

1) Draws blood from patients or donors in hospital, blood bank, or similar facility for analysis or other medical purposes: Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.

2) Verifies or records identity of patient or donor and converses with patient or donor to allay fear of procedure.

3) Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag.

4) Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing.

5) May prick finger to draw blood.

6) May conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood bank.

Phlebotomists Duties

Phlebotomists duties and responsibilities center around the obtaining and proper handling of human blood. The basic services of the phlebotomist include taking blood samples from patients and correctly cataloging them for lab analysis, but the importance of the phlebotomist is far more critical than this simple description implies.

Phlebotomists Duties: Critical Responsibilities

Since phlebotomists have an extremely high potential to be exposed to blood borne diseases and contaminants, the level of caution and expertise they use in the execution of their duties is critical to their own safety as well as all others that may be exposed to the fluid samples they draw. Under the direction

of a physician or other licensed health care professional, phlebotomists duties includes collecting samples of blood and other fluids from patients. Prior to collection, it is the phlebotomists responsibility to assure that all collection instruments and environments are sterile and of first use. After sample collection, the phlebotomists duties will include correctly labeling the collection container with pertinent patient information for identification, and subsequently must complete and file companion paperwork to trace the route of the sample from collection through lab work through final analysis and diagnosis and finally to proper disposal of the fluids. Any error in the job of a phlebotomist can have consequences that range from misdiagnosis to fatal contamination. In addition, phlebotomists on a hospital staff will also be required to train other phlebotomists in sample collection and follow up.

Additional Phlebotomists Duties

Some phlebotomists duties, for example those that conduct home care visits, will also include being responsible for transportation of fluid samples between the sample site and the laboratory. In some cases the phlebotomists duties will also include being responsible for performing certain functions to process blood samples for further analysis by attending medical professionals. Phlebotomists that work in a laboratory environment have the added task of ensuring that samples are correctly analyzed by enforcing quality control and safety measures to prevent the contamination of samples during analysis.

Description: Phlebotomist Phlebotomist Job Purpose: Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures. Phlebotomist Job Duties:

Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with registration section ; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel. Verifies patient by reading patient identification. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingerprick.. Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures. Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time. Tracks collected specimens by initialling, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed. Monitors glucose levels by using glucometer ( if required); recording results; reporting results to lab scientist/unit Head. Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges. . Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards. Enhances phlebotomy department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications: Analyzing Information , Infection Control, Bedside Manner, Attention to Detail, Lab Environment, Procedural Skills, Quality Focus, Hospital Environment, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Informing Others

The main function of a scientific laboratory technician is to perform the specific scientific procedures that allow scientists to perform the more complex analytical processes of the laboratory. Tasks typically involve:

performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations; carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses; preparing specimens and samples; constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters; ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced; recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues; using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs; keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability; demonstrating practical procedures if working in education; conducting searches on identified topics relevant to the research; following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.

LAB SCIENTIST.
Duties of the Job *1. Performs phlebotomy ( WHEN REQUIRED) and processing of specimens to be sent to outside labs. *2. Plants routine microbiology specimens. *3. Performs routine tests and specialized tests as ordered by medical professionals. *4. Maintains quality control of specimen samples. *5. Operates standard laboratory equipment and some specialized equipment. *6. Reviews and processes orders for laboratory procedures for patients. *7. Records testing information and files laboratory reports. *8. Inventories and orders laboratory and office supplies ( contact Lab secretaries) *9. Communicates patient and laboratory information. *10. Cleans and restocks laboratory facility. *11. Maintains a safe environment in the laboratory. *12. Supervises student /lab assistant/lab technicians/phlemotomist on daily basis. 13. Assists in writing descriptions of routines necessary to perform tests.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST / (Medical Technologist) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Medical Laboratory Scientist works under the supervision of the Administrative Lab Director and is responsible for performing tests and reporting results to the physician for use in diagnosis, treatment and/or monitoring treatment of diseases. Independent judgment, professional education, and National certification (AMT or AMTS) is required. After probation is satisfactorily completed, the MLS or CLS is a general supervisor for waived, moderate and high complexity testing. The MLS or CLS will adhere to the Mission and Values of Presentation Medical Center. *Note ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists); AMT (American Medical Technologists) MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology, immunohematology, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures. Performs phlebotomies, including arterial puncture, capillary punctures and venipunctures as appropriate for the patient requiring the procedure. Processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge. Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments following established procedures. Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures. Validates and reports results of tests performed. Delivers patients reports according to times indicated in policy and collection manual. Assists with orientation and teaching students and new employees. Researches and develops new procedures as assigned. Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include

universal precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department / unit / team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department/units ability to meet its goals and objectives. Attends all inservice education as required by hospital, policy and North Dakota licensure requirements. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a profession