Senior Phlebotomist

3 months ago

Amarillo, Texas, United States Cynet Systems Full time
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We are looking for Senior Phlebotomist for our client in Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Senior Phlebotomist

Job Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

  • 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 labels 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 protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
  • Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department training.
  • Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Qualifications:

  • Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where the candidate will be employed as required in some states.
  • Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of experience.

Required Skills:

  • Phlebotomy – pediatrics and geriatrics (2 years).
  • Experience doing blood draws.
  • Labeling specimens.
  • Centrifuging specimens.
  • Recording maintenance data and decontamination.
  • Updating patient information.
  • Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
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