Phlebotomist I

Mindlance; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a phlebotomist to join our clinical team in a fast-paced lab environment in Carbondale, IL. You will perform venipuncture, label and process specimens, and ensure accurate documentation while communicating clearly with patients and staff.

The role requires a phlebotomy certification, 6 months' venipuncture experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. OSHA/DEP compliance and annual trainings are part of the job responsibilities.

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 with 0-2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws (venipuncture) and collect specimens.
• Label specimens accurately and ensure proper documentation.
• Centrifuge, aliquot, and handle specimens following standard procedures.
• Explain processes to patients in a courteous manner and obtain consent.
• Match requisition forms to specimens and ensure labeling accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store per protocol.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and participate in annual trainings.
• Answer calls and relay lab results to inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

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

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EEO

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