Phlebotomist I

Talentify; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Excellent growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Phlebotomist I for its Mishawaka, IN location to collect and process specimens, perform venipunctures, and ensure compliant handling of samples. You will support data entry and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 6 months venipuncture experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and TOUCH system. Candidates must adhere to PPE, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing assigned duties, troubleshooting, training and workflow improvements.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate phlebotomy technique using straight or butterfly needles.
• Matches requisitions to specimen tubes and inputs data accurately.
• Label, centrifuge, split and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Package specimens for transport and store per required temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and HIPAA regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer calls and communicate laboratory results when needed.
• Maintain PPE, clean work station and support time management and teamwork.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Data entry

PPE knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TOUCH system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Mishawaka, IN 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.
• Venipunctures, team work, order entry, processing, cleaning work station, knowledge of PPE , OSHA, and Hippa laws, time management, attention to detail, customer focused , team player

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
• Knowledge of TOUCH system computer
• Strong computer skills
• Drug screen knowledge

Why Should You Apply?

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