Phlebotomist - hospital laboratory

Job Title: Phlebotomist

This Phlebotomist role focuses on providing high-quality specimen collection and patient care in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting. You will perform blood draws and other specimen collections, ensure accurate labeling and processing, support workflow improvements, and assist with troubleshooting and training. The position requires strong attention to detail, clear communication with patients and clinical staff, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Perform venipunctures and blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles in a safe, efficient, and patient-focused manner.

• Explain venipuncture, blood draw, and other specimen collection procedures to patients in a clear, courteous, and professional manner.
• Check all test requisitions or computer-generated labels against the order or script to confirm accuracy before processing.
• Store specimen samples at the required temperatures and place them in the appropriate collection containers or tubes with accurate labeling.
• Understand and fully interpret physicians' orders to ensure correct specimen collection and processing.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures according to laboratory standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues related to specimen collection, labeling, processing, and workflow.
• Make recommendations to improve workflow efficiency and support continuous process improvement.
• Answer telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and read laboratory results to callers as appropriate, following established protocols.
• Provide support and training to colleagues as needed to ensure consistent, high-quality phlebotomy practices.

Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, where required.

• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• 2-4 years of overall experience in a related healthcare or laboratory role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy, including venipuncture and blood draw techniques.
• Ability to perform blood draws using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Experience with specimen handling, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, freezing, and packaging for transport.
• Strong patient care skills, including the ability to communicate procedures clearly and courteously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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