Phlebotomist

Overview

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location:

Mount Pleasant, SC

Schedule:

M-F 7AM to 4 PM

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP

benefits are available

multiple openings

must have pediatric and geriatric experience

must be comfortable working as a team

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

• 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.

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you 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