Phlebotomist II

Position Title: Phlebotomist II
Work Location: Charlottesville, VA
Assignment Duration: 3 Months
Work Schedule: 1st shift. Mon - Fri. 8am - 4:30pm.
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Interview- Onsite

Position 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.
• Drawing patients is the main responsibility.

Qualification & Experience:

• 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
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Highschool Diploma / GED

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):

• 30 - 50 draws required daily.
• PSC.
• Busy location.
• Standing 4 - 6 hours.
• All ages.
• Working with one other team member.
• Typically, 1 week of training (depending on their experience).