Phlebotomist II

Talentify; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Phlebotomist II for our Nashville, TN location to support clinical laboratory operations. The role involves performing venipuncture, specimen labeling, and data recording while ensuring specimen integrity and compliance with procedures.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting and be proficient with Microsoft Office. High School Diploma or GED is required. Health benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience performing venipunctures in fast-paced lab or hospital settings.
• Experience labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, and recording maintenance data.
• Must update patient information and adhere to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing assigned phlebotomy duties and troubleshoot workflows.
• Collect and store specimens according to procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and collect other specimens as needed.
• Demonstrate phlebotomy techniques using straight or butterfly needles.
• Review physician orders and ensure correct matching with requisitions.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Centrifugation

Lab data recording

Patient info updates

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist II for their Nashville, TN 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.

Requirements:

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Minimum of 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