VELOCITY SEARCH GROUP
VELOCITY SEARCH GROUP
This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm
Position: Phlebotomist 5350
Location: Mobile AL
Schedule: 2nd shift
12pm-830pm-M-F
Rotate every other weekend
Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm
Job code: CVDJP00035350
Benefits are available
requires experience with pediatric to geriatric and hard stick patients
Summary:
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow recommendations.
Position Responsibilities:
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.
Check 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.
Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
Attend annual department trainings
Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 1-2 years of experience
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