Lab - Phlebotomist

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Central

• Waco, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, REPORTS TO: Director of Laboratory Services PRIMARY DUTIES: Understand and Adhere to WFM Laboratory policies and procedures Manual Perform venipuncture/skin puncture to collect blood Perform testing on patient samples such as urine and stool. Identify patients correctly using multiple identification factors. Use the appropriate lab generated labels and place them correctly on each blood collection tube or container. Review collection requirements for each test ordered. Process each specimen for analysis Perform waived testing with its necessary Quality Control and verify results before approval in the Lab Information System (LIS). Perform scanning duties Comply with all regulations regarding patient information confidentiality Conform to OSHA guidelines concerning safety and use of personal protective equipment. Clean workstation daily OTHER DUTIES: Maintain appropriate levels of laboratory supplies Order supplies through appropriate vendors using paper supply form or online website. Answer phones, and forward messages Teach laboratory procedures to students on clinical rotations Assist department head to orient new employees to WFM-specific lab procedures Assist in covering clinics that are not your primary site. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Visual and auditory accuracy Shift length - 8 hours Indoor setting Continuous use of computer and calculator Continuous standing and walking Frequent use of telephone Frequent data entry Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands Continuous conversational communication Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 40 lbs. Occasionally pushing/pulling patients in wheelchairs weighing up to 200 lbs. Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas Frequent use of personal car Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions Memorize and retain instructions Read and interpret detailed specifications Qualifications: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent. Prefer previous phlebotomy experience and/or successful completion from an approved phlebotomy training program. SKILLS: Excellent communication and computer literacy skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred. Ability to multitask and pay close attention to details.