Phlebotomist Gastonia NC

Phlebotomist Gastonia NC

Healthcare Talent Support is seeking a highly qualified Phlebotomist. This is a 3 month temporary assignment with the potential to extend or go permanent.

Duties

• Perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens from patients in an inpatient setting 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.

Skills

• 2 - 4 years + Phlebotomy experience
• Phlebotomy certification
• Ability to perform venipuncture
• Familiarity with specimen collection processing and blood sampling
• Excellent computer skills

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8am - 1pm