Our client, a Clinical Laboratory, is looking for a Phlebotomist for their Merrillville, IN 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.
- Labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required by test order.
- Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
- 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.
- Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations.
- Attends annual department trainings.
- Answers telephone calls, reads laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Requirements:
- Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
- Minimum of 2-4 years of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- High School Diploma or GED
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
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