Phlebotomist I

Spectraforce Technologies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks a Phlebotomist to support a float position around San Antonio, including PSC and IOP locations. Primary duties include venipuncture, labeling and handling specimens, and maintaining patient information according to procedures.

Requirements include a valid phlebotomy certification, 6 months' venipuncture experience, and MS Office proficiency. High school diploma or GED is required. Duration is 3+ months with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• 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
• 0-2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PHLEBOTOMIST

Location: 12602 Toepperwein Rd, San Antonio, TX

Float Position, candidate will be covering locations around San Antonio, both PSC and IOP locations.

Duration- 3+ months

Shift

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday

JOB SUMMARY

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• 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
• 0-2 years of experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Pedi and geri experience
2. Comfortable working as a team or alone
3. Good Customer Service skills
4. Specimen processing skills
5. Reliable transportation - float position

PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Epic Systems training