Float Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

The Greer Group is seeking a Float Phlebotomist for our internal medicine client in Raleigh. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity. The position will primarily be based at one Raleigh location, with the flexibility to float between a second Raleigh office and a Cary office as needed.  

Job Description: 

• Assemble equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures
• Verify identity of patient prior to blood draw
• Draw blood from patients via veni-puncture, arterial, and capillary punctures
• Identifying and labeling specimens
• Add or cancel a test, receive specimens, print labels, etc.
• Work with sensitive patient cases in a confident manner
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Maintain an adequate inventory of all necessary supplies
• Perform other lab related responsibilities as required

Competencies:

• Medical terminology. 
• Laboratory regulations, policies, and functions. 
• Thorough knowledge of all the equipment and processes used in the laboratory for drawing blood
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Analysis and problem-solving. 
• Maintain accurate records 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff.
• Infectious disease management and control and safety standards. 
• Understanding and following written and oral medical orders. 
• Time management, problem solving, multitasking, organizing, and prioritizing.
• Completing work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. 
• Exhibiting a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• HIPAA standards.

Requirements:

• Requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and stooping on a daily basis.
• Travel to other clinic sites as needed
• Consistent use of PPE due to handling of potentially infectious materials.
• Fine motor skills.
• Visual acuity and normal color perception.
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Certificate from a completed Phlebotomy program
• At least 6 months experience in phlebotomy

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• At least one to two years of phlebotomy experience
• Experience working in a physician’s office clinic
• Phlebotomist (ASCP) certification

The Greer Group, Inc., based in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a woman-owned staffing and recruiting company. Greer also operates satellite locations in North Carolina including Asheville and growing in other states. The Greer Group, Inc. has the visionary goal of providing high-quality staffing solutions that are responsive, flexible and dependable. Since 1986, our staffing services have built solid work force partnerships with our clients specializing in the following areas: Manufacturing, Light Industrial, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Government, Customer Service, Medical, Management, and other professional positions.

Company Description

The Greer Group, Inc., based in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a woman-owned staffing and recruiting company. Greer also operates satellite locations in North Carolina including Asheville and growing in other states. The Greer Group, Inc. has the visionary goal of providing high-quality staffing solutions that are responsive, flexible and dependable. Since 1986, our staffing services have built solid work force partnerships with our clients specializing in the following areas: Manufacturing, Light Industrial, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Government, Customer Service, Medical, Management, and other professional positions.