Phlebotomist

About This Role

Working as a phlebotomist, you will assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshoot issues, provide training, and make recommendations to improve workflow. This role involves collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and decontaminate equipment
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collection as required
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand all physicians' orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, and follow specific protocol for transport to maintain specimen integrity
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Requirements

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed (as required in some states)
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of experience

Benefits

• Benefits are available

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Contract: 3 months + potential for permanent

About the Company

This company is seeking a phlebotomist to assist in their operations.