Phlebotomist I

Talentify; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancementopport

Health benefits

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Phlebotomist I for our Shelby, NC location. The role focuses on blood collection, specimen handling, and accurate data entry in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, labeling and processing specimens, and communicating clearly with patients. The ideal candidate has 6 months of venipuncture experience, proficiency with Office software, and a high school diploma or GED. Health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Experience labeling specimens and handling centrifugation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing duties, troubleshoot, train staff, and improve workflow.
• Collect and store specimens per procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Demonstrate collection techniques with straight or butterfly needles.
• Match requisitions to specimen tubes; label and process samples.
• Package specimens for transport and store per protocol.
• Enter patient demographics and release lab orders.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Shelby, 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.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
• Enter patient demographics, registering and releasing lab orders, collecting payments, performing venipuncture and drawing patients blood, processing samples and packing for transport.

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 0-2 years of experience

Why Should You Apply?

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