Phlebotomist II

Position Title: Phlebotomist II

Assignment Duration: 2.5 Months

Location: 1550 East Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico, FL 33596

Schedule: Mon-Fri, rotating Saturday, 7am-3:30pm

Vax Requirements: Hepatitis B

Day to Day Responsibilities of this Position and Description of Project/Assignment? - - Order entry, Phlebotomy peds-Geriatrics, Processing, packing an shipping, drug screens

Position Summary:

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

Key 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.

Qualification & Experience:

• 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.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• How many draws are required daily? 20-40
• What is the work environment? - BUSY ,CONSITENTLY
• If this is a patient service center, how big is the location? 50-70PPD
• How long is the worker expected to stand? - 7.5
• Are there any specialties? - Phlebotomy ages 0 -100
• Will this person work with a team or alone? - TEAM
• How many weeks of training is required at the start of this role 1-2