Phlebotomist – PRN, Day Shift

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and microcollection with precision, while ensuring timely and high-quality specimen handling. You will enter data into the LIS and perform waived POC testing according to guidelines.

The role includes guiding peers as a Senior Phlebotomist, adhering to Universal Precautions, and communicating instructions to patients. Independent work and teaching responsibilities are part of the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA) is required.
• At least 1 year of hospital-based phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of venipuncture and microcollection procedures.
• Knowledge of CLSI guidelines, SOPs, and laboratory policies.
• Ability to perform waived Point-of-Care (POC) testing.
• Ability to collect urinalysis specimens.
• Ability to document data in LIS.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and microcollection with precision and compassion.
• Ensure timely, high-quality specimen collection, processing, and distribution.
• Accurately enter and maintain patient and specimen data in LIS.
• Perform Point-of-Care (POC) testing per guidelines.
• Serve as a Senior Phlebotomist when needed, providing guidance and support to peers.
• Practice Universal and Standard Precautions 100% of the time.
• Follow Joint Commission patient safety guidelines for 2-patient identification.
• Communicate special instructions to patients.
• Document specimen collection data into LIS.
• Adhere to specimen handling and transport guidelines.
• Communicate with clinical staff.
• Participate in teaching and training new employees and students.
• Perform waived POC testing and collect urinalysis specimens.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Monitor supply par levels and restock supplies upon delivery.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microcollection

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Point-of-Care Testing

CLSI Guidelines

Data Documentation

Urinalysis Collection

Patient Communication

Training and Teaching

Independent Work

Specimen Handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA)

Tools

N/A

Job description

• Perform venipuncture and microcollection with precision and compassion


• Ensure timely, high-quality specimen collection, processing, and distribution


• Accurately enter and maintain patient and specimen data in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)


• Perform Point-of-Care (POC) testing according to departmental guidelines


• Serve as a Senior Phlebotomist when needed, providing guidance and support to peers


• Practice Universal and Standard Precautions 100% of the time


• Use the 2-patient identifier according to Joint Commission patient safety guidelines


• Communicate special instructions to patients


• Perform venipuncture and microcollection according to CLSI guidelines, standard operating procedures, and laboratory policy


• Document specimen collection data into the LIS


• Adhere to specimen handling and transport guidelines


• Communicate with clinical staff


• Participate in teaching and training new employees and students as assigned


• Perform waived POC testing and collect urinalysis specimens


• Work independently with minimal supervision


• Monitor supply par levels and restock supplies upon delivery

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)


• Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification by NHA – National Healthcareer Association (required)


• At least one year of hospital-based phlebotomy experience (preferred)


• Knowledge of venipuncture and microcollection procedures


• Knowledge of CLSI guidelines, standard operating procedures, and laboratory policies


• Ability to perform waived Point-of-Care (POC) testing


• Ability to collect urinalysis specimens


• Ability to accurately document data in a Laboratory Information System (LIS)


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in venipuncture and microcollection procedures while adhering to CLSI guidelines and laboratory policies. Proficient in utilizing Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) for accurate data entry and specimen management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician


• Venipuncture Procedures


• Laboratory Information System (LIS)


• Point-of-Care (POC) Testing


• CLSI Guidelines

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Venipuncture


• Microcollection


• Specimen Processing


• Data Documentation


• Urinalysis Collection


• Point-of-Care Testing


• Specimen Handling


• Patient Communication


• Training and Teaching


• Independent Work

Soft Skills

• Compassion


• Communication


• Guidance and Support

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Industry Keywords

• Laboratory Policies


• Standard Operating Procedures


• Universal Precautions


• Joint Commission Guidelines


• Hospital-Based Experience