Position Overview:

Responsible for performing venous blood draws on inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Follows established laboratory and HR policies and procedures. Ensures that all blood and other samples are properly labeled and processed, performs macroscopic urinalysis, and microbiology culture set-ups. Knows all related paperwork, computer entry, report retrieval, office duties, mailing reports, etc. Ensures supplies are stocked, runs errands and general cleaning. Assists training the Phlebotomist I. The Phlebotomist II is responsible to the Phlebotomy Supervisor, Director of Laboratory Services, and the Pathologists.

Essential Functions:

Draws capillary and venous blood specimens for testing on newborn, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Enters orders into the computer and processes related paperwork.

Performs macroscopic urinalysis and sets up microbiology cultures.

Centrifuges and aliquots samples to prepare for send out

Retrieves and prints and/or faxes reports and monitors batch collection list.

Performs Courier duties as needed.

Transport of clinical samples to laboratory from outlying clinics and physician offices.

Delivery of laboratory results and supplies.

Safely operates a vehicle to perform duties.

Operates the telephone, beeper, and hospital call system.

Promotes the philosophy and mission of Montrose Regional Health.

Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Education and Work Experience

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred, ASCP certification preferred, computer skills.

Training & Experience: Two years laboratory experience.

Job Knowledge: Previous work experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Ability to effectively communicate, verbally, and non-verbally, in a clear, concise manner.

Administrative and philosophical compatibility with Montrose Regional Health.

Interpersonal skills and sound judgment necessary to communicate with a wide variety of persons including patients.

The ability to make appropriate decisions based on fact and knowledge is required. The ability to perform detailed work required. The ability to work harmoniously with employees required. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality and show good judgment. The ability to make decisions under pressure and deadlines required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.