Volunteer Phlebotomist

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for performing venipuncture on patients.

	**Volunteers with any of the following experience or skills are encouraged to apply and discuss how he/she can best assist the clinic.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Volunteer Coordinator.

NEEDED FUNCTIONS:

1.	Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products and maintains adequate supplies.
2.	Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients. Identifies and labels specimens.
3.	Conducts basic laboratory tests on specimens as experience allows and enters data into computer.
4.	Assists donor before, during and after donation, including urine collection procedures. 
5.	Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments and work area following safety, cleanliness and infection control procedures.
6.	Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

The volunteer must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the position.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year work experience, preferably in health care. Phlebotomy experience helpful.

REQUIREMENTS: None.

KNOWLEDGE:

1.	Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and universal precautions. 
2.	Knowledge of clinic protocols and policies.

SKILLS:

1.	Skill in efficient and effective draws.
2.	Skill in pleasant interactions with staff, patients and others.

ABILITIES:

1.	Ability to respond appropriately to instructions.
2.	Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others in a way that supports the center’s mission to share the love of Christ through quality healthcare to those in need.

ENVIRONMENTAL & WORKING CONDITIONS: 
•	Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, sharp instruments, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. 
•	 This position is classified as a Category 1 position under OSHA guidelines with high risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. 

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to walk to various settings and to bend and reach. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies and equipment and help with patient transport and transfer. Occasional stress in dealing with priorities.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities. knowledge. skills. abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.