Phlebotomist

Description POSITION SUMMARY Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Phlebotomy Certification BLS Certification from the American Heart Association JOB DUTIES: Draws blood from patients Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.

Verifies or records identity of patient Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag. Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing.

May prick finger to draw blood.