Phlebotomist I

Talentify; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Bloomington, MN is seeking a phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. The role involves performing venipuncture, labeling and transporting specimens, and maintaining accurate records with patient information.

The ideal candidate holds a valid state phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations is 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture procedures.
• Label specimens, centrifuge, and package according to test orders.
• Record maintenance data and decontamination activities.
• Update patient information and ensure accurate linkage of requisitions.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Match laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and labels.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations for specimen handling and transport.
• Attend annual department trainings and adhere to protocol for specimen integrity.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

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 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 0-2 years of experience

EEO

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."