Phlebotomist

Wealth Recruitment, LLC; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealth Recruitment, LLC seeks a skilled phlebotomist to join our Colonial Heights, VA laboratory team. The role focuses on venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and transport, ensuring sample quality and accuracy.

The candidate will work closely with clinicians, maintain patient comfort, and uphold safety standards while processing specimens and assisting with workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certification (state-specific if applicable).
• 2+ years of phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws with skill and care, ensuring patient comfort and accuracy.
• Collect, label, and store specimens as per established protocols.
• Execute specimen handling tasks, including centrifuging, freezing, and packaging for transport.
• Verify all test requisitions with computer labels to maintain accuracy.
• Explain procedures to patients courteously, assisting with specimen collections (blood, urine, fecal).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by performing decontamination and recording maintenance.
• Follow all OSHA and DEP safety regulations and protocols.
• Update and manage patient information with attention to detail.
• Assist with troubleshooting, training, and recommending improvements to workflow.
• Answer patient inquiries over the phone and provide laboratory results as needed.
• Attend required department trainings to stay up-to-date with best practices.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Patient communication

Lab protocols

Microsoft Office

OSHA safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Centrifuge

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join our team. This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation of our laboratory. This position involves a blend of hands-on patient interaction, meticulous sample handling, and collaboration with a high-energy team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws with skill and care, ensuring patient comfort and accuracy.
• Collect, label, and store specimens as per established protocols.
• Execute specimen handling tasks, including centrifuging, freezing, and packaging for transport.
• Verify all test requisitions with computer labels to maintain accuracy.
• Explain procedures to patients courteously, assisting with specimen collections (blood, urine, fecal).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by performing decontamination and recording maintenance.
• Follow all OSHA and DEP safety regulations and protocols.
• Update and manage patient information with attention to detail.
• Assist with troubleshooting, training, and recommending improvements to workflow.
• Answer patient inquiries over the phone and provide laboratory results as needed.
• Attend required department trainings to stay up-to-date with best practices.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Phlebotomy certification (state-specific if applicable).

2+ years of phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.