Phlebotomist 5684

Job Juncture; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Job Juncture in Charleston, SC seeks a contract Phlebotomist to support clinical testing workflows. The role involves blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging when needed and recording maintenance data in a fast-paced lab.

Responsibilities include explaining the venipuncture process to patients, ensuring 100% accuracy of requisitions, packaging specimens for transport, and complying with OSHA regulations. A valid state phlebotomy certification and at least 1 year of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles and ensure correct labeling.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity.
• Answer inquiries and review results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location: Charleston SC

Schedule: M-Thurs 9AM to 5PM Fri-9AM to 2PM

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035684

benefits are available

Minimum 1 year of experience

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 Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 1 year of experience