Phlebotomist

US WELLNESS, INC; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Wellness is seeking qualified phlebotomy professionals to provide venipuncture services for clients in a PRN capacity. The role emphasizes accurate specimen collection, proper labeling, and strict adherence to HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.

Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing patient comfort and safety. Responsibilities include locating suitable veins, performing venipuncture, labeling specimens, and ensuring timely delivery to testing facilities while

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician.
• Experience with effective puncture techniques.
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods.
• Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material.
• Familiarity with HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Find veins that are suitable for puncture.
• Obtain blood specimen by performing venipuncture.
• Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
• Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing.
• Maintain quality results by following company procedures and testing schedule.
• Verify participant data and explain sampling procedure.
• Follow all safety protocols and infection control procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Quality customer service focus

Professional demeanor

Punctuality

Infection control procedures

Job description

About US Wellness:

Our company is a leading national provider of biometric screening and health promotion services. This year, we are celebrating our 25th anniversary of providing positive, reliable, and professional wellness services across the country. We specialize in chronic disease awareness, lifestyle coaching, biometric screening, and prevention. Join our team to help make the world a healthier place!

Job Description:

US Wellness is actively recruiting qualified and licensed phlebotomy professionals to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Expectations of the role include:

• Must be comfortable working in PRN role-meaning as needed
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Obtain blood specimen by performing venipuncture
• Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples
• Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Maintain quality results by following company procedures and testing schedule.
• Well-rounded knowledge in basic health coaching
• Verify participant data and explain sampling procedure
• Strict adherence to HIPAA/HITECH guidelines
• Focus on quality customer service
• Commitment to professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to directed protocols
• Possess professional demeanor and appearance
• Maintains safe, clean, and organized work environment by following company standards and procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a strong attention to detail
• Follow all safety protocols and infection control procedures and comply with legal regulations
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must have reliable transportation
• All screeners are required to wear a mask and follow all specific client related COVID protocols.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician

Experience with effective puncture techniques

Understanding of proper patient identification methods

Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, lift and carry items up to 30 pounds
• Continually required to talk or hear and use visual acuity to operate specialized equipment, read technical information, and/or use keyboard
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials