Description
Position Details:
Experience doing blood draws, labelling 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 faecal) 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.
Checks 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.
Requirements :
Minimum 2 year of experience as a Phlebotomist.
Proficient in using straight and butterfly needles, and handling Color tubes.
At least 1 year of experience with blood draws and venipunctures.
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Valid phlebotomy certification.
Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting and 0 - 2 years of experience.
Reliable transportation with at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and possess a valid driver's license issued in the state of residence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Must be willing to travel throughout assigned geography about 100% of the time.