Phlebotomist I

Talentify; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Phlebotomist I at our Matthews, NC location. The role involves performing phlebotomy duties, collecting and processing specimens, and ensuring patient safety and accuracy of orders.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a focus on teamwork and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing phlebotomy duties and specimen collection.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens per test orders.
• Ensure specimen integrity and proper storage/transport according to protocols.
• Attend required trainings and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

Skills

Blood draws

Specimen labeling

Centrifuging

Maintenance data recording

Decontamination

Updating patient information

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Matthews, NC location.

Responsibilities:

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
• 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. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Requirements:

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• 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
• Pedi and geri experience
• Comfortable working as a team
• Good customer service

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities