POSITION SUMMARY *** THIS IS AN IN- CLINIC POSITION IN DOTHAN, AL - NOT REMOTE**
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Sr Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood;
preparing specimens forlaboratory testing;
and performing screening procedures.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log;
bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
- Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures;
observing isolation procedures.
- Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection;
maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.