Phlebotomist

Job Description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, compassionate Phlebotomist to provide exceptional care and accurate specimen collection in a fast-paced medical setting. If you have a steady hand, great communication skills, and a passion for patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and handle decontamination.
• Update patient information and collect/store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand all physicians' orders completely.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Ensure 100% accuracy by checking all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at required temperatures.
• Follow specific protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transport.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• 1+ years of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.