Phlebotomist, Hospital Phlebotomy

Position Title: Phlebotomist I
Work Location: NC - Kannapolis - 1035 Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
Training/orientation will be at 5901 Northwoods Business Parkway, Charlotte NC
Assignment Duration: 3 months
Work Schedule: 7:30AM - 5PM Monday - Thurs, 7:30AM - 2:30PM Fridays
Vaccine required: Varicella, FLU, MMR, Hep B (Candidate can decline Hep B), TB, color vision is required.
We are looking for at least 1-2 year of experience. Their primary duties are drawing blood and processing. They are drawing on mostly teens, adults, to geriatrics. It is high volume account.

~ How many draws are required daily? 40-60 draws a day

Position Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:

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.
Attend annual department trainings.
Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Qualification & Experience:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• 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