Phlebotomist 6051

Job Juncture; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a reliable phlebotomist to support our Asheville, NC operations. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and ensuring accurate documentation and transport of samples.

Responsibilities include centrifuging and decontaminating specimens, updating patient information, and maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations. A valid phlebotomy certification and healthcare 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.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.
• Centrifuge specimens, document maintenance data, and decontaminate as required.
• Record patient information and ensure proper specimen handling and transport.
• Match requisitions to specimens and ensure correct labeling and temperature controls.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly and professionally to patients.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory safety

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schedule: must be available for an 8 hour shift between 6AM to 6PM M-F

Job Code:CVDJP00036051

Benefits are available

requires minimum 2 years of experience

requires adult and geriatric experience

will Float to other locations in Asheville, also travel to Hendersonville, and Clyde

requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, 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 (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 2 years of experience