Phlebotomist (POC)

Responsibilities

• Customer Service – being both patient- and client-facing.
• Independent / remote work.
• Must be comfortable to ask questions via the main laboratory by calling and interacting with sales and customer service based in headquarters.
• This position may require Observed Urine and Blood collection.
• Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples.
• Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means.
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax.
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture.
• Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples.
• Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for sing.
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information.
• Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and ss.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination.

Requirements

• Phlebotomy Certification or Medical Assistant Certification with Phlebotomy training.
• A reliable car with insurance for occasional deliveries or pick-ups.
• Good attitude.
• Flexible with availability.
• Basic computer skills a must.
• Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician.
• Experience with effective puncture techniques.
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods.
• Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material.
• Able to use computers to enter information.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to connect with various types of patients (such as children, elderly, pregnant women) and make them feel comfortable.
• Patience and presence of mind.

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• ST/LT Disability
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident Insurance

About the Role

Simples Laboratories is a full-service, clinical laboratory providing a comprehensive menu and wide-ranging services to support independent healthcare facilities such as primary care and specialty physician offices, immediate care / urgent care facilities, FQHC / community health centers, hospitals, etc. The company specializes in routine sing services, including blood chemistry analysis, urinalysis, blood cell count, thyroid sing, pap sing, HIV / STI sing, and microbiology culture / procedure.