Senior Phlebotomist

Job Description:

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 candidate 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. ? 5-7 years of experience. Required Skills: ? Phlebotomy at least 2 years experience. ? Phlebotomy on children all types of patients. ? Geriatrics & pediatrics. ? Hard sticks and needles. ? Processing. ? Detail oriented and good experience. ? Computer skills. ? Data Entry and processing. ? Spanish speaking preferred.

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