Phlebotomist I

Talentify; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Phlebotomist I for the Charleston, SC location. The role involves collecting blood samples, labeling and handling specimens, and ensuring proper transport per protocols.

The ideal candidate has a valid Phlebotomy certification, at least 1 year of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting, and a high school diploma or GED. Proficiency with MS Office is also expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing phlebotomy duties and related workflow improvements.
• Experience with blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and data maintenance.
• Collect and store specimens per established procedures; explain venipuncture process to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles.
• Ensure test requisitions match specimens; label, centrifuge, and package for transport.
• Store specimens at required temperatures and label containers accurately.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Answer calls and relay laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Charleston, SC location.

Responsibilities:

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.


• 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.


• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Requirements:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.


• Minimum of 1 year work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits


• Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities