Phlebotomist II

Responsibilities:

1. Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc
2. Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
3. 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
4. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
5. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
6. Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
7. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
8. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
9. Package specimens for transport
10. 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
11. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
12. Attend annual department trainings
13. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where the candidate 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.
• GED 2-4 years of experience.