Position Description:
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Location: Virginia
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA: Non-exempt
Reports to: Research Nurse Manager
Job Summary
The Phlebotomist will obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and perform various screening tests. Provide basic medical care to patients under the supervision of RNs/Physicians. Advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Obtains, and documents vital signs to include pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, height, and weight.
Confirms and documents fasting status.
Obtains and documents pain scale and fatigue scale.
Obtains clinical labs and study specific specimens according to the patients schedule and protocol guidelines.
Obtains good quality ECGs according to the patients schedule and protocol guidelines.
Assists RNs/Physicians with procedures or examinations.
Prepares laboratory requisitions and supplies.
Maintains cleanliness of draw stations and work areas
Inventories and requests supplies as necessary
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Current BLS required.
MA Certification required.
Previous experience in a health-related field preferred
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires sitting and standing for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Must have vision and hearing that are effectively functional with or without corrective measures.
