Certified Phlebotomist

Description:

• Responsibilities: Candidates will be responsible for drawing blood from children (PEDs) and adults, processing blood samples, using centrifuges, stabilizing samples and packaging samples.

o Perform a variety of routine and complex blood drawing procedures including, but not limited to, finger and heel sticks, pediatric venipuncture and blood cultures. Provide instructions to patients for proper collection of urine or stool specimens.

Perform a variety of routine and specialized specimen preparation procedures including, but not limited to general laboratory specimen preparation. Utilize standard procedure for positive patient identification; record appropriate collection information on proper requisitions; perform order entry and perform billing functions as required.

o Receive and process specimens as required including, but not limited to, centrifugation, separation of serum/plasma, and aliquoting of urines. Resolve all samples received without orders; review and resolve patient orders in question.

Document uncollected specimens and communicate to provider/supervisor. Direct specimens appropriately and perform daily tracking of specimens.

Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff. Daily review of phlebotomy charges; follow up on missing charges; provide monthly tally to manager/supervisor.

o Perform review for expired tubes/supplies; remove from use. Daily disinfection of counters, keyboards, phones.

Maintain clean and organized work area. Change biohazard containers when needed; prepare package for pick up. Perform various quality control procedures and record/monitor temperatures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations. Notify supervisor or PIC of problems/concerns.

Qualifications:

o 1-2 years' experience as a phlebotomist required

o Phlebotomy certification required (Certification does not need to be active, but candidates must have been certified by a national accrediting organization at some point. Nationally accredited organizations include: National Healthcare Association (NHA) --Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists-- Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)

o AHA BLS certification required

o PEDs experience preferred, but not required

Hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00a-5:30p

Length of Assignment: 3-month contract with the opportunity to apply/interview for permanent vacancies

Onsite or Remote: Onsite at Durham, NC 27704 offsite laboratory. However, candidates MUST be comfortable floating to other offsite labs in the event of unforeseen staffing shortages (primarily their Durham location, but Morrisville, & Holly Springs sites, as well).

Top Skills Details:

Phlebotomy, PEDs, Specimen collection

Experience Level:

Entry Level

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