Job Title: Phlebotomist - Diagnostics Company

Leading national diagnostics company is looking for a phlebotomist to join their team! Opportunity to join a fast-paced environment and work with patients of all ages!

Requirements

• CA CPT License
• At least 1 year of experience as a phlebotomist
• Must be able to float to locations around Orange County
• Must be flexible to work Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm

Job Description

As a Phlebotomist, you will play a crucial role in assisting with various duties, troubleshooting, training, and providing workflow recommendations. Your primary function will be to ensure efficient and accurate specimen collection and processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data.
• Decontaminate and update patient information as necessary.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Clearly and courteously explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collections to patients.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.
• Understand and follow physicians' orders accurately.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Ensure 100% accuracy in matching test requisitions or computer labels against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at the required temperatures.
• Follow specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual departmental training sessions.
• Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of experience in phlebotomy, venipuncture, pediatric and geriatric blood draw, and specimen processing.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and involves working in an outpatient draw setting. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience at a reputable national leader in diagnostics with the potential to convert to a permanent position. Junior candidates are welcome to apply.