Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include: venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instructions, and specimen culture collection instructions.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience.
Certification from a nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include:
National Health Career Association – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA)
American Society for Clinical Pathology – Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP)
American Medical Technologists – Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT).
National Center for Competency Testing – National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT)
American Certification Agency – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA)
Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Experience working in the clinical setting.