Phlebotomist

Our Client, a Clinical Laboratory, is looking for a Phlebotomist for their Lexington, KY location.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow recommendations.
• 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.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced client or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program

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