Phlebotomist III

Job Title: Phlebotomist III
Location: Overland Park, KS 66210

Duration: 3+ Months (Possible Extension)

Summary:
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.

Position 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 the script to ensure 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport Stores specimen samples according to the required temperature place samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately label, and follow different procedures as outlined by specific protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain the integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department training
• Answer telephone calls, and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipuncture in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 -4 years of experience