Phlebotomist

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a qualified phlebotomist to collect blood and non-blood specimens, label samples, and support routine clerical tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will perform venipunctures and skin punctures, handle chain-of-custody procedures, and operate common lab equipment while ensuring patient comfort and accuracy in specimen handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator.
• Ability to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to use fax machines, printers, and other office equipment.
• Ability to perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.
• Ability to collect blood, blood cultures, urine, sputum, semen samples, throat swabs, and chain-of-custody specimens.
• Ability to lift, move, stoop, reach, stand, walk, and carry materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Ability to work various shifts based on departmental needs.
• May be required to travel between facilities/buildings

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and blood cultures
• Collect non-blood specimens, including urine, sputum, semen samples, and throat swabs
• Perform chain-of-custody specimen collection and drug screens when applicable
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures
• Draw blood from patient groups ranging from neonates to geriatrics while minimizing discomfort
• Properly label specimens in the presence of patients
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, and phone systems
• Perform clerical duties including filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing
• Communicate with patients, clients, and staff

Skills

Specimen collection

Venipuncture

Lab equipment operation

Clerical duties

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Labeling printers

Scanners

Fax machines

Office equipment

Job description

• Collect blood and blood cultures
• Collect non-blood specimens, including urine, sputum, semen samples, and throat swabs
• Perform chain-of-custody specimen collection and drug screens when applicable
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures
• Draw blood from patient groups ranging from neonates to geriatrics while minimizing discomfort
• Properly label specimens in the presence of patients
• Operate basic laboratory equipment, computer systems, labeling printers, scanners, and phone systems
• Perform clerical duties including filing, report distribution, processing, and faxing
• Communicate with patients, clients, and staff

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, and calculator
• Ability to use computer software (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
• Ability to use fax machines, printers, and other office equipment
• Ability to perform venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently
• Ability to collect blood, blood cultures, urine, sputum, semen samples, throat swabs, and chain-of-custody specimens
• Ability to lift, move, stoop, reach, stand, walk, and carry materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and stand and walk for the entire shift
• Ability to work various shifts based on departmental needs
• May be required to travel between facilities/buildings

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in specimen collection techniques, including venipunctures and skin punctures, while ensuring patient comfort and proper labeling. Capable of operating laboratory equipment and performing clerical duties efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Specimen Collection
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Clerical Duties
• Patient Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Blood Collection
• Non-Blood Specimen Collection
• Chain-of-Custody Specimen Collection
• Drug Screen Administration
• Labeling Specimens
• Basic Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Clerical Processing
• Report Distribution
• Venipuncture Competency
• Skin Puncture Competency

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Patient Interaction

Industry Keywords

• High School Diploma
• Specimen Handling
• Patient Care
• Healthcare Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Computer Systems
• Labeling Printers
• Scanners
• Fax Machines
• Office Equipment