Phlebotomy staff provide support services to the laboratory technical staff and nursing. Incumbent will act as a laboratory information resource to health center staff and clients. Job incumbent is responsible for processing specimens for testing. Incumbent will provide appropriate and timely acquisition of patient specimens by capillary and venipuncture. Responsible for performing waived testing and a variety of clerical tasks related to specimen processing and patient billing.

Representative Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Director and Phlebotomy Supervisor, job incumbent:

1. Procures specimens appropriate for the requirements of ordered tests.
2. Maintains a system providing proper patient preparation and proper specimen collection, identification, preservation, transportation, and processing.
3. Enters patient information and test results into laboratory information system.
4. Processes specimens for routine and STAT work using the laboratory information system.
5. Participates in the training and orientation of new employees.
6. Performs tests of moderate complexity to the extent of training, education, expertise and technical ability.
7. Maintains CPR certification.
8. Provides phlebotomy services whenever required, including on-call as needed. Responds to internal or external disasters as needed.
9. Conducts work in such a manner as to be organized and meet established deadlines.
10. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the developmental stages of patients throughout the continuum of life as they relate to the collection of specimens and the interpretation of results.  Responsible for age specific knowledge.
11. Builds effective, supportive relationships with co-workers and internal/external customers. Uses positive interpersonal skills to promote success of team members and promote laboratory and health center goals.
12. Demonstrates skills in dealing with the public, staff, patients and their representatives and speaks courteously when on the telephone. Has the ability to relate to the public in a caring, tactful and courteous manner at all times.
13. Maintain strict confidentiality of patients.

1. Able to communicate orally and in writing in a tactful manner.
2. Able to pass the core competencies annually.
3. Able to work with constant interruptions and perform multiple tasks.
4. 100 successful venipunctures or equivalent experiences.
5. Experience with specimen collection/drawing pediatric patients/age specific
6. Phlebotomy certification or experience preferred.
7.  Current BLS certification preferred.
8. Able to pass background check pursuant to ICPA requirements.  

About Tanana Chiefs Conference

We are organized as Dena’ Nena’ Henash or “Our Land Speaks”; an Alaska Native non-profit corporation, charged with advancing Tribal self-determination and enhancing regional Native unity. We work toward meeting the health and social service needs of Tribal members and beneficiaries throughout our region. Our programs and services range from direct healthcare services to tribal development services, the management of natural resources, public safety, community planning and transportation.

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