Phlebotomist I

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Astoria, OR location.


Responsibilities:

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
• 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.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
• Knowledge with drawing geriatric age group, occasional pedi patient

• 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 0-2 years of experience
• Required Skills:
• These skills are non-negotiable.
• These skills are required for submittal.
• Geriatric drawing skills
• Preferred Skills:
• The following skills will give your candidate a competitive advantage for shortlisting
• Pediatric skills-may see an occasional pedi patient
• Education Requirement: HS/GED

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities