Phlebotomist II

Our Client a Clinical Laboratory company is looking for a Phlebotomist II for their Gainesville GA location.

Responsibilities:

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties trouble shooting training and making work flow recommendations.
• 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.
• Answer telephone calls read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
• Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups
• Collect specimens for drug screens paternity tests alcohol tests etc.
• Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Process billing information and collect payments as necessary
• Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
• Maintain patient and specimen information logs
• Provide superior customer service to all patients
• Administrative and clerical duties as necessary

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

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities