Phlebotomist I

Talentify; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Phlebotomist I to assist in blood draws and specimen handling in a clinical laboratory setting. You will perform venipunctures, label and centrifuge specimens, document maintenance data, and ensure accurate labeling and transport according to procedures.

1–2 years' experience and HS diploma are required; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is expected. You will also ensure compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations while communicating results to

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training and making workflow recommendations.
• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures and explains venipuncture process.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand physicians' orders; match requisitions, label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures and transport per protocol.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Youngstown, OH 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.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED

Why Should You Apply?

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