Phlebotomist III

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist III for their Birmingham, AL location.


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 of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with EPIC. High School Diploma or GED 5-7 years of experience
• Targeted Questions: Phlebotomist at least 4+ years of drawing experience.
• How many draws are required daily 30-50
• What is the work environment (Patient service center, doctor's office) IOP
• Are there any specialties (Pediatric, geriatric) Both
• Required Skills: Looking for 4+ year's experience
• Hospital experience
• Both Peds and Geriatric experience

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities