Phlebotomist I

Talentify; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify in Kettering, OH is seeking a Phlebotomist I to support clinical laboratory operations. The role involves performing venipunctures, labeling specimens, and ensuring proper specimen transport and handling according to procedures.

You will work with a fast-paced lab environment, maintain accurate patient data, and comply with OSHA regulations. A High School Diploma or GED and basic MS Office skills are required; 0–2 years of venipuncture experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years venipuncture experience in a lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing venipunctures and blood draws.
• Label specimens, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for testing.
• Explain venipuncture procedure clearly to patients and transport specimens per protocol.
• Ensure specimen handling and labeling accuracy and compliance with OSHA requirements.

Skills

Venipuncture

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Kettering, OH 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

• Minimum of 0-2 years 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