Phlebotomist 4911

H. T. PROF Group; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a phlebotomist to assist with specimen collection, processing, and transport. The role involves explaining venipuncture procedures to patients, preparing specimens, and ensuring accurate labeling and storage.

Key responsibilities include specimen processing, labeling, centrifuging when required, and following OSHA guidelines. A valid phlebotomy certification and 6 months of venipuncture experience are required.

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 Suite
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients
• Demonstrates technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
• Check test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport
• Store specimens at required temperatures and label appropriately for transport integrity
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Skills

Blood draw techniques

Specimen labeling

Data recording

Communication skills

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Position Responsibilities:

Specimen processing

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