Phlebotomist I

Job Title: Phlebotomist I

Location: 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir Mobile, AL, 36607

Duration: 2-Month


Shift: Full-Time | 2nd Shift | Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM + Every Other Weekend

Job Summary

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

Key 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.

Required 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 0-2 years of experience

Compliance Requirements

Negative THC drug screen required.

Flu vaccination required.

COVID-19 vaccination not required.

Standard healthcare immunizations required:

Hepatitis B

TB

MMR

Tdap

Varicella

Top Skills

Venipuncture (Straight & Butterfly Needles)

Pediatric to Geriatric Blood Collection

Hard-Stick Patient Experience

Specimen Processing & Labeling

Hospital/Inpatient Phlebotomy

Patient Communication

Attention to Detail

OSHA & Laboratory Safety Compliance