Phlebotomist
Location: Gainesville, GA 30501 Assignment Length: 3 months Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM Work Arrangement: Onsite Training: 2-3 weeks at Athens, GA location Vaccine: TB
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform blood collections using venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all age groups, including pediatric patients.
- Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests, and other required testing.
- Properly explain blood draw and specimen collection procedures to patients in a clear and courteous manner.
- Label, centrifuge, process, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes and verify patient information for accuracy.
- Store and package specimens according to established procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport.
- Accurately enter and update patient information in laboratory systems.
- Maintain patient and specimen information logs and ensure proper documentation.
- Process billing information and collect payments as necessary.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional, patient-focused environment.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties as required.
- Follow established laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and applicable OSHA and DEP regulations.
- Work collaboratively with the laboratory team to maintain an efficient workflow in a fast-paced patient service center.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous phlebotomy experience is required. Candidates without phlebotomy experience will not be considered.
- Experience performing venipuncture and capillary blood collection.
- Experience collecting specimens from patients of different age groups, including pediatric patients.
- Ability to accurately label, process, and prepare specimens for testing.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate patient data entry skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory or patient service center.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification is not required for this assignment.
Position Requirements - Confirmed
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience: Previous phlebotomy experience is mandatory.
- Phlebotomy Skills: Experience with venipuncture and capillary blood collection across all age groups, including pediatric patients.
- Daily Workload: Approximately 40-50 blood draws per day, depending on patient volume.
- Work Environment: Medium-sized, stationary patient service center with a team-based work environment.
- Specimen Collection: Experience collecting blood and other specimens, including those required for drug screens, paternity tests, and alcohol testing.
- Customer Service: Strong patient communication and customer service skills are preferred.
- Preferred Skills: Ability to work at a fast pace and Spanish-speaking ability.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:45 PM.
- Training: 2-3 weeks of training at the Athens, GA location.
- Certification: No specific phlebotomy certification is required