Phlebotomist I

Description:

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 techniques 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 Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills:

Phlebotomy, Blood draw, Venipuncture, Drawing blood, Pediatric, Specimen collection, Phlebotomy certification, Specimen processing

Top Skills Details:

Phlebotomy,Blood draw,Venipuncture,Drawing blood,Pediatric

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states Minimum of 1 year work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab, ambulatory setting or hospital setting Must have pediatric blood draw exp Bilingual in Spanish is a nice to have

Experience Level:

Entry Level