Phlebotomist I

ICONMA; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ICONMA is seeking a Phlebotomist I for our client’s Largo, FL location. The role involves blood draws, specimen labeling, and entry of patient information in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of venipuncture experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a high school diploma or GED. Health benefits, referral programs, and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with blood draws and specimen labeling.
• Record maintenance data and decontamination procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Match requisition forms to specimen tubes and properly label and centrifuge specimens.
• Package specimens for transport and store at required temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and communicate lab results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Largo, FL 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 6 months' 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