Outreach Specimen Processor/Phlebotomist (Part-Time)

PRETORIAN LABS LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PRETORIAN LABS LLC in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Specimen Processor/Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy and related clerical tasks.

You will collect urine and blood specimens, enter orders into LIS, register patients, and prepare samples for testing while maintaining HIPAA and OSHA standards. The role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient interaction in a clinical laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Phlebotomy certification required upon hire or within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in a customer service or patient care environment.
• Must have experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect urine, blood, and other specimens from patients.
• Identify patients and follow collection procedures.
• Enter outpatient orders into Laboratory Information System.
• Register patients with demographic, insurance/financial, and clinical data in LIS.
• Process and prepare specimens for testing while maintaining sample integrity.
• Facilitate drug screens according to protocol.
• Order phlebotomy supplies as needed.
• Package and ship specimens to reference laboratories.
• Maintain neat, clean patient/work areas and adhere to HIPAA/OSHA standards.
• Provide compassionate customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Teamwork

HIPAA

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Supervision: This position receives direction and supervision from department coordinator/supervisor, department manager and director of operations.

Schedule: M-F 8:00am-1:00pm

A Specimen Processor/Phlebotomist demonstrates the ability to perform phlebotomy, and a variety of technical and clerical functions based on the needs of the individual client. Position handles blood, urine and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate the collection, processing and shipping of urine specimens and collect urine, blood, and other specimens from patients
• Properly identify patients and follow procedures for collection of specimens.
• Enter outpatient orders into the Laboratory Information System.
• Register patients, recording demographic, insurance/financial, and clinical data into the Laboratory Information System.
• Process and prepare specimens, maintaining proper specimen identification and sample integrity for testing in various laboratory sections.
• Facilitate drug screens according to protocol.
• Assess and order phlebotomy supplies.
• Handle, package, and ship special cases to reference laboratories.
• Process all laboratory specimens, centrifuge samples, and prepare samples for transport to appropriate departments for testing.
• Separate and create manifests for main campus and reference laboratory testing.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.
• Follow universal precautions and all OSHA standards when handling specimens
• Strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines
• Maintain neat, clean, orderly patient/work areas
• Demonstrate customer service and compassion when interacting with patients, physicians, and facility staff. Work cooperatively with others and address customer service needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a phlebotomist required (Phlebotomy certification required upon hire or within 6 months of hire)
• Prior experience in a customer service or patient care environment.
• Must have previous experience in a laboratory (clinical) setting.

Working Conditions

• Comfortable handling biological specimens (including wearing PPE, personal protective equipment).
• Ability to accurately identify specimens and knowledge and training of HIPPA.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 40 pound