Phlebotomist II

Talentify; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify seeks an experienced phlebotomist to assist with blood collection, specimen processing, and accurate data recording in a fast-paced clinical lab environment.

You will demonstrate venipuncture techniques, supervise labeling and centrifugation, and ensure specimens are properly stored and transported according to protocols. Excellent communication with patients and adherence to safety regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification as required by the state.
• Minimum of 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED with 2–4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, labeling and processing specimens per procedures.
• Document maintenance data, decontaminate work areas, and update patient info.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Match requisitions, label tubes, centrifuge, split and freeze specimens as needed.
• Ensure proper packaging for transport and specimen temperature control.
• Verify test requisitions against scripts and maintain specimen integrity.
• Comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and participate in annual trainings.
• Answer calls and read laboratory results to respond to inquiries.

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

2-4 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary

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

Position Responsibilities

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. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of experience

EEO

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.