Phlebotomist II

Title: Phlebotomist II

Duration:3 months

8:00am-5:00pm

Location: 34 Medical Park Blvd, Petersburg, VA 23805, USA

Vaccines required: TB

Color vision screening-yes

INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW - ONSITE

Job Summary:

• Perform blood collection and specimen processing while supporting daily laboratory operations.
• Assist with assigned duties, troubleshooting, staff training, and workflow improvement recommendations.
• Ensure specimens are collected, labeled, processed, stored, and transported accurately according to established procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform venipunctures using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Collect blood and other specimens, including urine and fecal specimens, as required.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients.
• Review and understand physicians' orders and laboratory test requirements.
• Match laboratory requisition forms with specimen tubes to ensure accuracy.
• Verify test requisitions and computer-generated labels against physician orders/scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Accurately label specimen tubes and containers immediately after collection.
• Centrifuge, separate, split, and freeze specimens according to specific test requirements.
• Store specimens at the appropriate temperature and in the correct collection containers or tubes.
• Follow established protocols to maintain specimen integrity during processing, storage, and transportation.
• Package specimens appropriately for laboratory transport.
• Record equipment maintenance and decontamination information as required.
• Update and maintain accurate patient information in laboratory systems.
• Troubleshoot collection and processing issues and recommend workflow improvements when appropriate.
• Answer telephone calls and assist with laboratory-related inquiries.
• Read laboratory results to authorized individuals as appropriate.
• Follow OSHA, DEP, and other applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Attend required annual departmental training and maintain knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
• Assist with training staff on phlebotomy, specimen handling, and laboratory procedures as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Phlebotomy Certification for the state of employment, where required.
• Minimum of 6 months of hands-on venipuncture experience in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of specimen collection, labeling, processing, storage, and transportation procedures.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient-service skills.