Kettering Health Hamilton Hamilton Resource 1st Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

Performs pre-analytic processing of specimens; collects specimens; accessions, labels and distributes specimens including blood samples by venipuncture and capillary puncture in all patient areas
Instructs patients in the collection of urine samples and tolerance test in all patient areas.
Other duties assigned

Job Qualifications:                                     

Must be at least 18 years old and/or high school graduation or the equivalent. 
Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent.
Phlebotomy or laboratory tech training program is preferred.

Ability to remember and consistently apply all the details necessary to collect and transport specimens properly and to use the laboratory computer.
Ability to write or print clearly.
Ability to accurately identify patients and recognize any differences in spelling of names or listing of hospital numbers.
Ability to communicate well to and get along with patients and other hospital and laboratory personnel.
Ability to learn to use basic computer programs.
Ability to work under pressure.
Demonstrates responsibility to patients and to other members of the health care team.
Ability to perform EKG testing if required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to perform tests on CLIA waived test systems once trained and remain competent.
BLS - Basic Life Support require

Preferred Qualifications