Travel Phlebotomist
Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) · St Louis, MO · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Responsible for performing blood collection and laboratory specimen procedures in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Follow CLSI recommended order of blood draws and proper collection techniques.
- Instruct patients on specimen collection and preservation.
- Ensure proper labeling, disposal, and post-venipuncture site care.
- Prioritize patient collections based on request (stat, timed, routine).
- Utilize vacutainer methods and ensure correct use of blood collection tubes.
- Understand additives and anticoagulants in blood tubes and their mode of action.
- Document procedures accurately using the Epic charting system.
Requirements
- 1 year of experience with phlebotomy certification or 2 years without certification.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, blood culture collection, and specimen handling.
- Knowledge of blood collection tubes (gray, green, light blue, red) and proper specimen processing.
- Experience with light blue tops (coagulation), red tops (plain), and anticoagulant additives.
- Ability to instruct patients and follow safety protocols.