Phlebotomist II

Phlebotomy Technician

Pay Range: $22.24hr - $24.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
• Perform blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, and updating patient information.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collection in a clear and professional manner.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physician orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature and collection protocols to maintain specimen integrity.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills:

• Phlebotomy.
• Venipuncture.
• Specimen Processing.
• Centrifugation.
• Decontamination.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• OSHA Compliance.
• DEP Regulations.

Qualification And Education:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment as required.