Phlebotomist I

ICONMA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical laboratory is seeking a Phlebotomist I for their Philadelphia location. The role includes performing venipunctures, collecting specimens, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced environment and will benefit from excellent health offerings and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing venipunctures.
• Experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing venipunctures and specimen collection.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Package and store specimens according to protocols.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen Handling

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Philadelphia, PA 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. Attend annual department trainings.
• 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.

Why Should You Apply?

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

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.