Summary:

Under the supervision of the Pathology Manager Phlebotomy Supervisor or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Performs related clerical support activities to interview and instruct patients enters data into computerized database and maintains related records and reports.

Responsibilities:
Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test such as time studies. Utilizes computer generated collection labels and references Pathology Handbook as necessary to ensure collection of specimens is in accordance with established procedures i.e. specimens are collected in proper containers and meet special collection requirements as appropriate. Duties are preformed according to hospital policy and observance of universal precautions.



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