Phlebotomist II

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Phlebotomist II to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in assisting with various duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations to enhance our operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and decontaminate as needed.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures, ensuring proper explanation of the process to patients.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles effectively.
• Understand and adhere to physicians' orders, matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes accurately.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order, ensuring correct procedure compliance.
• Check test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport, storing them at required temperatures and following protocols to maintain specimen integrity.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings and answer telephone inquiries regarding laboratory results.

Essential Skills

• 2-4 years of recent experience in phlebotomy performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Customer service skills.
• Sample/specimen processing experience.
• Ability to perform 40-50 draws per day

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification is preferred but not required