Specimen Collector/Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, professional, and outgoing FT Phlebotomist/Specimen Collector - Multi-Site Coverage in the Gilbert/Queen Creek, AZ area.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Other:

• Must have reliable vehicle and driver's license
• Covering multiple locations daily: Queen Creek and Gilbert

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties include but are not limited to:

Phlebotomist Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of the collection.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingerstick.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, observing isolation procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
• Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer, notifying the pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying the supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Update and maintain patient information and records, as necessary, while ensuring patients complete privacy.

Specimen Collector Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of the collection
• Update and maintain patient information and records, as necessary, while ensuring patients complete privacy, observing HIPAA regulations into laboratory information system.
• Perform and follow specimen (urine, blood, and saliva) collection protocols for specimen collection.
• Monitor and maintain supplies and supply records for all clinic needs. Communicating to lab any supply requests in a timely manner.
• Securely and safely package specimens for pick up by the lab's courier service.
• Follow general work protocols regarding breaks and cell phone usage during business hours.
• Adherence to all clinic policies and OSHA standards/policies

Education and/or Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Customer Service
• Minimum of 2 years of Phlebotomy experience
• Active & Current Phlebotomy Certification required

Skills:

• Be dependable and extremely well organized
• Strong work ethic, commitment to completing assigned tasks and dedicated to high quality work
• Outstanding attention to details, ability to multitask and the ability to complete the job without any errors
• Ability to work with patients in a professional and compassionate manner
• Ability to communicate well with the clinic's provider and laboratory management
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• The ideal candidate has experience in high volume clinical settings obtaining drug screens and blood samples.
• Dress in compliance with clinic needs.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Follow general work protocols regarding breaks and cell phone usage during business hours

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic (Multi-site coverage)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Phlebotomy: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Gilbert, AZ 85297 (Required)
• Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person