Phlebotomist

Lab – Phlebotomist

As a Phlebotomist in a fast-paced clinical environment, you'll help ensure accurate, timely specimens for laboratory testing. This role focuses on drawing quality blood samples, maintaining specimen integrity, and creating a calm, confidence-building experience for patients. If you enjoy hands-on patient care and precise lab processes, this is an ideal opportunity to use your venipuncture skills and attention to detail every day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing by following established procedures and patient/collection protocols
• Draw quality blood samples using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Greet patients and treat all patients/callers with courtesy; create an atmosphere of trust and confidence
• Explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection procedures clearly and professionally as required
• Reduce patient anxiety by maintaining a calm environment before, during, and after collection
• Collect specimens and ensure correct processing, including labeling specimens, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing as required by test order
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify test requisitions/computer labels against the script to support 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport and store specimens according to required temperature and protocol
• Demonstrate proficiency in proper collection methods and processing for all specimen types
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations, including recording maintenance data and completing decontamination as required
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries, as needed
• Update patient information and perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Ability to label specimens accurately and follow established procedures for collection, processing, and transport
• Strong knowledge of specimen handling steps, including centrifuging, splitting, and freezing based on test orders
• Understanding of how to match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify orders to support correct specimen identification
• Familiarity with laboratory environment expectations, including decontamination and maintaining safety standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a busy setting
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Additional Skills & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed; certification is required in CA, LA, NV, and WA
• Minimum 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting; 0–2 years of experience
• Reliable transportation with at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and a valid driver's license issued in the state of residence
• Excellent patient interaction skills in person and by phone
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Must be willing to travel throughout assigned geography about 100% of the time
• Spanish-speaking candidates preferred

Step into a role where precision in phlebotomy and care for patients directly supports laboratory testing. Apply to join a collaborative team dedicated to safe, accurate specimen collection.

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