Phlebotomist I
Location: 6350 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia MD
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: 1st shift
8am-430pm M-F
Candidate must have 2 years experience. Candidate will be working at a 2 person site in an oncology dr. office so will need to be experienced with hard stick patients.
Color vision screening-yes
Vaccine Required: TB
Position Responsibilities
- Perform blood draws, including venipuncture using straight and/or butterfly needles.
- Properly label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and process specimens according to test requirements.
- Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures.
- Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients.
- Review physicians' orders and ensure laboratory requisitions match the correct specimen tubes.
- Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
- Package specimens for transport and maintain required temperature and specimen integrity.
- Update patient information and maintain accurate specimen and laboratory records.
- Record maintenance data and perform equipment decontamination.
- Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and established laboratory protocols.
- Attend required annual department training.
- Answer telephone calls and provide laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
- Assist with troubleshooting, training, and making recommendations to improve workflow.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Phlebotomy certification as required by the state of employment.
- Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience.