Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist Opportunity

This is a contract job opportunity with potential for perm in Asheville, NC. The schedule is 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with a projected duration of 3 months plus potential for perm.

The primary role of the phlebotomist is to aid in the execution of various assigned tasks, problem solving, training, and providing workflow suggestions.

Responsibilities include:

• Experience conducting blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, documenting maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Gathers and preserves specimens following established protocols.
• Clearly and politely explains the venipuncture (blood draw) process and other specimen collection procedures as necessary.
• Demonstrates proper techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Completely understands all physician orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes. Labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens per test order requirements.
• Verifies all test requisitions against scripts to ensure accuracy.
• Packages specimens for transportation.
• Stores specimen samples at appropriate temperatures, places them in correct containers/tubes, accurately labels them, and follows specific protocols for transport to maintain specimen integrity.
• Complies with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attends annual departmental trainings.
• Answers phone calls, provides laboratory results in response to inquiries.

Minimum requirements include:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment as required.
• At least 6 months of experience performing venipunctures in a busy lab or hospital setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.