Phlebotomist 5986

Job Juncture; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a phlebotomist for a contract role in Charleston, SC. Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, and processing per lab protocols.

The candidate will demonstrate venipuncture technique, maintain accurate patient and sample records, and ensure proper transport and storage of specimens in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum 1 year of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly and courteously to patients.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as needed.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples according to required temperatures.

Skills

Blood draws

Specimen labeling

Customer service

Data entry

Education

Phlebotomy certification

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-F 7am to 4pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035986

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.

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