Phlebotomist II

Talentify; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is assisting a Clinical Laboratory in Lebanon, KY in hiring a Phlebotomist II. The role involves performing venipunctures, labeling and handling specimens, and ensuring accurate test delivery.

Training and workflow improvements are part of the duties, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Requirements include at least 2 years of venipuncture experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years venipuncture experience.
• Experience labeling, centrifuging, and storing specimens.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing duties, troubleshooting, training, and workflow improvements.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique with straight and butterfly needles; follow physician orders.
• Match requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Verify test requisitions against scripts for accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store samples at required temperatures and label containers correctly.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Answer calls and relay lab results to inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Quality & accuracy

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 Lebanon, KY location.

Responsibilities:

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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