Phlebotomist

Pay Rate: 20

Shift: Mon - Fri (8am - 4pm) w/rotating Sat (8am - 3pm)

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

* Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
* Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
* Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
* Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
* Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
* Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
* Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
* Package specimens for transport
* Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
* Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
* Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
* Attend annual department trainings
* Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
* Other duties as assigned

Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 months work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA & LA requires certification)

Nice To Have

• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Bilingual- Spanish