What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist - Paducah KY position at CareerNation?
PHLEBOTOMIST NEEDED - For February 18th 2025 Medical Event!
Paid Virtual Training is provided.
CENTRAL TIME: 8:30am - 3pm
Pay: Up to $26/hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following):
- Blood Collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques.
- Identifies and labels specimens appropriately.
- Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures.
- Enters accessioning data into the computer.
- Prepares specimens for send out testing.
- Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform blood collection.
- Knowledge of container and minimum volume requirements for specimen collection.
- Skill in labeling and dispersing specimens to appropriate stations.
- Skill in interacting with patients representing a broad physical and socioeconomic spectrum. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, laboratory staff and medical staff.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Frequent standing, walking and bending required for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to support the body weight of an adult patient when moving from a chair to an exam table.
- Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.
Qualifications and Education:
- High School diploma or GED and on the job training.
- Two years of phlebotomy required.
Certification: Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program preferred.
Salary : $26
