Phlebotomist II

Talentify; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is assisting a Clinical Laboratory in Laurel, MD in finding a Phlebotomist II. The role involves performing venipuncture, collecting and labeling specimens, and ensuring proper transport and storage of samples.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, and be proficient with Microsoft Office. A high school diploma or GED is required, with health and safety regulations strictly followed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Experience labeling specimens, centrifuging, and recording maintenance data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing venipuncture and other specimen collection.
• Collects and stores specimens per procedures; explains venipuncture to patients clearly and courteously.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and package specimens for transport as required by test order.
• Ensure specimens are stored at required temperatures and properly labeled for transport.
• Understand and comply with OSHA regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone inquiries and relay laboratory results as needed.
• Perform venipuncture and process and ship specimens to the lab.

Skills

Venipuncture proficiency

Specimen labeling

Centrifuging specimens

Data maintenance

Customer communication

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 Laurel, MD 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.
• Perform Venipuncture, process and ship specimens to lab.

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