Phlebotomist

• Collect blood and blood cultures
• Collect non-blood specimens, including urine, sputum, semen samples, and throat swabs
• Perform chain-of-custody specimen collection
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently
• Draw blood from patient groups ranging from neonates to geriatrics while minimizing discomfort
• Properly label specimens in the presence of patients
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, and phone systems
• Communicate with patients, clients, and staff
• Perform clerical duties including filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing
• Collect internal and external drug screens using the Chain of Custody Process, if applicable

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