PHLEBOTOMIST-1555

Phlebotomist

Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies

Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital

• Servant Leadership – Supporting both patients and colleagues with humility and purpose.
• Excellence – Maintaining the highest standards in diagnostic quality, supervision, and staff development.
• Respect – Cultivating a professional and inclusive environment for patients and staff.
• Virtuousness – Acting with integrity, honesty, and responsibility in clinical practice.
• Innovation – Advancing imaging protocols and adopting evidence-based practices.
• Community – Championing health and wellness across our region.
• Education – Leading training, mentoring, and professional development for staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• - Collect and process venous and capillary samples from all patient age groups.
• Perform and document therapeutic phlebotomies.
• Document and record samples/results.
• Accession and process referral testing samples.
• Maintain records, files and route patient reports.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Participate and promote QA activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• - As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES

• - Phlebotomy skill and competency.

• AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
• Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
• ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.

Qualifications

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – High school graduate or equivalent; formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• Work Experience – 6 months phlebotomy preferred.
• Training – N/A
• License/Certification – Certified Phlebotomist, CMA, EMT-B preferred.