Phlebotomist

Worksourceheartofgeorgia; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Worksourceheartofgeorgia is seeking a skilled phlebotomist in Jesup, Georgia. The phlebotomist will perform venipunctures and skin punctures on patients competently and expediently, ensuring proper specimen collection and transport.

Ideal candidates should be high school graduates with completion of a phlebotomy certificate preferred and have experience in the field. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the laboratory area and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently.
• Experience is required; completion of a certificate program is preferred.
• CPR certification required every two years.

Responsibilities

• Collects and labels blood specimens accurately from patients.
• Transports specimens to appropriate testing sections.
• Maintains a clean and organized collection tray and area.
• Complies with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Venipunctures

Skin punctures

Patient confidentiality

Knowledge of test requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate in Phlebotomy (preferred)

Job description

The phlebotomist performs venipunctures and skin punctures on patients of all ages competently and expediently. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements.

Responsibilities

Collects and accurately labels blood specimens from patients of all ages according to policy and transports to appropriate testing sections.

Receives and transports specimens from the laboratory drawing area to appropriate testing sections within the lab.

Responds to order priorities in a timely manner i.e., STAT, ASAP, TIMED

Maintains collection tray and laboratory drawing area in a clean and organized

Assists others in the laboratory in those functions not restricted by rules,

regulations or laws.

Complies with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire safety and infection control.

Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Completes annual safety, infection control and educational requirements.

Is knowledgeable of the mission, ethics and goals of the department.

Participates in CQI activities.

Employee authorization for access to EPHI is determined by job function and is under the direction of his/her Department Director.

Employee will be required to be readily available to work during any weather related incidents or other natural disasters and/or any emergency situations that may arise.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent and completion of a certificate program including Phlebotomy Preferred. Experience is required with no completion of a certificate program.

Licensure: None required

Education and/or In-services to verify ability to obtain specimens for the age of the patient i.e. Pediatrics, Geriatrics, etc. CPR required every two years.