Job Information
Wesley Medical Center* Phlebotomist in Wichita, Kansas
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Job Summary and Qualifications
- Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, while providing care/service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs
- Obtains blood of sufficient quantity and quality from adult and pediatric patients utilizing proper phlebotomy and identification techniques including venipuncture, heel, toe or finger sticks
- Processes specimens brought to the laboratory and delivers the specimens to the correct section for testing; utilizes the laboratory computer system to process and track specimens to ensure efficient pre-analytic specimen processing
- Obtains cultures for Microbiology and Virology, using aseptic technique and a knowledge of anatomy to select the proper site and obtain accurate results
- Utilizes universal precautions and knowledge of more restrictive isolation procedures when procuring, transporting and processing specimens to ensure patient and employee safety
- Participates in the improvement of operational functions of the department
- Utilizes good customer relations and communications skills in performing phlebotomy, answering the phone and interacting with patient, their families, department members, and hospital staff to ensure high customer satisfaction
- Properly handling and processing hazardous chemicals and waste as needed
- Performs all other duties as assigned.