Phlebotomist Floater

Bio-Reference Laboratorie•White Plains, NY

47d

About The Position

The Phlebotomist aims to serve patients by preparing specimens for laboratories testing and performing screening standards. The Phlebotomist shall draw quality blood samples while creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required (CA, LA, NV and WA requires certification)
Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
Reliable transportation with at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and possess a valid driver's license issued in the state of residence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Must be willing to travel throughout assigned geography about 100% of the time

Nice To Haves

Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
Greet customers appropriately; treat all customers in a courteous manner
Collects 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
Reduces patient anxiety by providing a calm environment for patients before, during and after the collection process
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
Demonstrates proficiency of proper collection methods and proper processing of all specimens
Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
Attend annual department trainings
Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
Other duties as assigned