Phlebotomist I

Job Title: Phlebotomist I Duration: 2 Months Location: Mobile, AL Work Setting: Onsite - Hospital Schedule: 3rd Shift (8:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Monday-Friday) Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend Key Responsibilities Perform venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles. Collect blood and other specimens (urine, fecal, etc.) following established procedures. Draw blood from hospitalized patients by visiting patient rooms. Work with patients across all age groups, including pediatric, adult, geriatric, and hard-stick patients. Label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens for transport. Verify physician orders and laboratory requisitions for accuracy. Maintain specimen integrity by following proper storage and transportation procedures. Update patient information and documentation accurately. Perform equipment maintenance, decontamination, and record maintenance data. Answer phone calls and communicate laboratory information as appropriate. Follow OSHA, DEP, and all laboratory safety regulations. Attend required department training sessions. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced hospital or laboratory setting. Experience performing venipuncture independently using straight and butterfly needles. Experience drawing blood from pediatric through geriatric patients, including hard-stick patients. Comfortable walking throughout the hospital and visiting patient rooms. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. State Phlebotomy Certification (where required). Required Skills Blood draws for pediatric through geriatric patients. Experience with hard-stick patients. Comfortable walking throughout the hospital. Specimen collection, labeling, centrifuging, processing, and packaging. Strong attention to detail and patient care. Vaccination & Compliance Requirements Hepatitis B TB MMR T-DAP Varicella Negative THC drug screen required. Flu vaccination required. COVID-19 vaccination not required. No color vision screening required. Interview Process Individual onsite interview with the Hiring Manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr