· Verifies test requisitions by comparing information.
· Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
· Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingerstick.
· Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
· Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
· Performs bleeding-times tests and enter results to the TRF.
· 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 CMEs.
· Serves and protects the community by adhering to universal safety precautions.
· Enhances phlebotomy department and laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
· Maintain required inventory at Collection Room and keep records.
· Inform clients for any delay in reports.
· Build a healthy administration practice and implement prescribed SOP to its efficient use and smooth flow of operations.
I will abide the rules, regulations and maintain the integrity of the organization. I will maintain the confidentiality of all the information acquired in the laboratory.