Phlebotomist 6218

Key People; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Key People in Greer, SC is seeking a phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The position runs Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, in a fast-paced lab environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of diagnostic phlebotomy experience, is certified, and proficient with patient interaction, specimen labeling, and proper transport procedures. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for state where employed is required in some states.
• Minimum 1 year of diagnostic phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws (venipuncture) and ensure proper labeling of specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data and decontamination.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and obtain consent.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.
• Position: Phlebotomist 6218
• Location: Greer, SC
• Schedule: M-F 8a-5p
• Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm
• Job code: CVDJP00036218
• benefits are available
• 1+ years of diagnostic phlebotomy experience required

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