Phlebotomist 5793

Htprof; Riverdale (GA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Htprof is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood draws and specimen processing in a fast-paced laboratory environment in Georgia. The role involves labeling, centrifuging, and ensuring specimen integrity, while adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

Applicants should have a phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience, along with a high school diploma or GED. This contract position runs 3 months with potential for permanent hire and a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required in the employment state.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in lab or hospital.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, label and process specimens per procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and demonstrate technique using straight needles or butterfly needles.
• Verify orders, match requisitions, and prepare/label/centrifuge/split/freeze specimens as required.
• Package and store specimens under required temperatures and transport conditions; label accordingly.
• Follow OSHA/DEP regulations, attend trainings, and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 requiredDemonstrate 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 transportStores 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 trainingsAnswer 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 settingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED minimum 2 years of experience

benefits are available

requires minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience

Job code:CVDJP00035793

Schedule: 8:30am-5:30pm M-F

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.