Phlebotomist

We are looking for Phlebotomist for our client in Leesburg, FL 

Job Title: Phlebotomist 

Job Location: Leesburg, FL 

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

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.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where candidates 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 0-2 years of experience.

Required Skills:

• Phlebotomy.
• Experience doing blood draws.
• labeling specimens.
• centrifuging specimens.
• recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.