Phlebotomist I

ICONMA; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth opportunities

Job summary

ICONMA is seeking a Phlebotomist I for our client’s Laredo, TX location. The role involves performing venipuncture, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring sample integrity according to protocol.

Requires at least 1 year venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital, and a High School Diploma or GED. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing venipunctures and related duties.
• Label, centrifuge, and process specimens as required.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Ensure specimens are stored and transported per protocol.
• Maintain accurate patient and test information in systems.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Laredo , TX 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 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