Phlebotomist, Hospital Phlebotomy

Title:Phlebotomist I
Location:Bloomington MN PSC 2716 e 82nd st
Duration: 3 months

Shift: 7a-5p
Description:
Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
Position 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.
Qualifications
Minimum 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience.
Previous experience in a hospital or fast-paced laboratory preferred.
Experience performing inpatient hospital blood draws is highly preferred.
Comfortable working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Proficient in specimen processing, labeling, centrifuging, and packaging.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Phlebotomy certification, if required by state regulations.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Work Environment * How many draws are required daily? 20+

• What is the work environment? Heavy workflowr
• If this is a patient service center, how big is the location? 6 procedure rooms
• How long is the worker expected to stand? Most of the day is on your feet minus breaks
• Are there any specialties? NA
• Will this person work with a team or alone? Team of 3 other people