Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and urine specimens using knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Ensures correct patient identification and appropriate labeling of specimens.
• Performs EKG tests.
• Performs nasal swabs for COVID and influenza.
• Performs quality controls on new and stock supplies per manufacturer.
• Possesses outstanding professional and positive customer service skills, able to put patient at ease and appropriately explain procedures.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of and performs safe infection control practices including good hand hygiene, standard precautions, cleaning equipment and the environment.
• Experience with healthcare computer information systems.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be highly organized, efficient, and multifunctional, work independently and within a team.
• Demonstrates forward-thinking approach, continually looking for ways to improve processes, tools, and resources to best serve the healthcare team and clients.
• Ability to manage challenging situations in providing services to patients and families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience and/or graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program required.

Pay

Compensation range: $18–$26 per hour.