phlebotomist

The Keystone Distinction Group; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Phlebotomist to support patient testing in Shelby, NC. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring accurate specimen handling within established procedures.

The candidate should have phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, with a high school diploma or GED. Benefits are available and schedule is Monday to Friday during daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience listed in the posting.

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. Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Match 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 accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store according to required temperature.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position

Phlebotomist

Location

Shelby NC

Schedule

Schedule: M-F 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Job code: CVDJP00035984

Projected Duration

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Benefits

Benefits are available

minimum 1 year of experience required

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position 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 you 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 SuiteHigh School Diploma or GED
• minimum 1 year of experience