Phlebotomist 5332

Keystone Distinction Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a phlebotomist to support specimen collection and handling at our Birmingham, AL location. The role involves blood draws, labeling, and ensuring specimen integrity in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position requires current phlebotomy certification, 6 months of venipuncture experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The contract spans a 3-month period with benefits available during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• 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.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and collect specimens according to procedures.
• Label specimens, centrifuge and store as required.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA regulations.
• Answer inquiries and document maintenance data.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Phlebotomist 5332

Location: Birmingham AL

Schedule: Wednesday - Tuesday 1 PM - 11 PM, Wed-Tues 7 on 7 off

Projected duration: 3 months

Benefits: available

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training and making workflow 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 (e.g., 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 Suite. High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 2 years of experience.