Venipuncture (phlebotomy)

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE POSITION The purpose of this position is to approach all patients in a friendly, respectful manner and perform venipuncture to collect specimens for testing as ordered by the patient#s physician according to established policies and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES # EXPECTATIONS Approach patients in a positive, professional and respectful manner Communicate clearly and professionally with all Aultman team members Good attendance record and ready to start work at scheduled time Verify correct patient identification and label specimens following established procedures Perform phlebotomy on patients of all age groups according to established procedures Maintain a stocked, clean work environment Follow all departmental and organizational safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment Complete and /or assist with tasks during downtime without being assigned Assist coworkers as needed to maintain a pleasant, friendly work environment Assist with training students and new personnel Complete educational requirements and competency assessments as assigned EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Prior phlebotomy experience preferred High School Diploma or equivalent All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to#race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. WORKING CONDITIONS Department is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the shift. Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours# PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM PURPOSE:# To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance. #Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed. O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or## 0- 32## repetitions. F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.########## C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions. N = Not essential job requirement. C############# Standing C############# Walking O############ Lifting (70 pounds) O############ Carrying (70 pounds) C############# Pushing (70 pounds) N############ Climbing with (70 pounds) O############ Stooping/Bending O########## Twisting/Turning O############ Kneeling/Squatting O############ Crawling O############ Reaching Up/Reaching Forward Additional information concerning physical requirements for the position: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids IMPORTANT NOTICE This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Aultman reserves the right to revise this job description. Employment with Aultman is at-will, meaning both Aultman and employees have the right to end the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. The at-will nature of this employment cannot be altered by and verbal statement or alleged verbal agreement. It may only be changed by a legally-binding written contract covering employment status. Aultman will reasonable accommodate employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on Aultman or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.# # #Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Aultman Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.AultCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. To request an accommodation, please email our Human Resources department, for further assistance.