Phlebotomist II

Phlebotomy Technician

Pay Range: $22.24hr - $24.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment as required.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data and decontamination.
• Update patient information accurately.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) in a clear and courteous 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 orders.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperatures and place samples in appropriate collection containers.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
• Assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.

Skills:

• Phlebotomy.
• Venipuncture.
• Specimen Processing.
• Centrifugation.
• Data Entry.
• OSHA Compliance.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualification And Education:

• 2-4 years of experience.