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The document specifies essential functions including proper venipuncture and universal precautions, correct tube selection, specimen labeling and patient identity verification, specimen processing for testing or referral, and EPIC order entry and verification. It also covers specimen integrity, monitoring and filing reference results, maintaining a clean safe workspace, restocking supplies, and professional communication. 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This position ensures all specimens are properly identified, processed, and prepared for testing according to laboratory standards and regulatory requirements. The phlebotomist supports overall laboratory operations by maintaining supplies, ensuring clean work areas, and assisting with result distribution within the EPIC system.  \nPOSITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  \nEssential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in thejob is held accountable.  \n1. Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection using proper technique and universal precautions.  \n2. Collect biological specimens with minimal discomfort to the patient and ensure correct tubes/containers are used.  \n3. Accurately label all specimens and verify patient identity following laboratory and hospital policy.  \n4. Process and prepare specimens for testing or referral to outside laboratories.  \n5. Enter and verify laboratory orders in EPIC according to established workflow.  \n6. Maintain specimen integrity by following proper handling, storage, and transportation procedures.  \n7. Monitor pending reference laboratory results and file completed results as required.  \n8. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.  \n9. Restock phlebotomy and collection supplies daily or as needed.  \n10. Provide clear, professional communication with patients, nursing staff, and providers regarding laboratory needs.  \nALL EMPLOYEE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  \nAll Employee Essential Functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that are necessary for every VBCH position to accomplish the organization’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the expectations for which every person is held accountable.  \n1. Attendance at work on a regular and reliable basis.  \n2. Maintains patient, hospital and, employee confidentiality in all aspects of the job.  \n3. Meet with supervisor regarding policies, procedures, and work assignments; keep supervisor informed of needs and issues.  \n4. Comply with all hospital and departmental policies, including Code of Conduct and Compliance.  \n5. Must be able to safely work in an environment where latex is present.  \n6. Complete annual education requirements and remain up-to-date on industry standards.  \n7. Attend meetings as appropriate.  \n8. Meets standards of hospital infection control.  \n9. Meets infection control standards and all regulatory requirements.  \n10. Commit to diligence and compliance with safety practices.  \n11. Accepts additional duties as assigned when they are deemed appropriate by the employee’s supervisor.  \nONE CULTURE BEHAVIORS – ALL EMPLOYEES  \nAll employees of VBCH are expected to display the cultural values and competencies of VBCH. This is an essential function of each employee’sjob and all positions will be held accountable for demonstrating these behaviors.  \n1. Be One-I benefit from and strengthen VBCH.  \n􀁸 Think TEAM, not self.  \n- Have a shared sense of purpose and clear goals and understand that we all make a difference  \n- Appreciate diversity, recognize each individual has value and we can accomplish more together.  \n􀁸 Ask for help. 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