Phlebotomist Gastonia NC

Healthcare Talent Support is seeking a highly qualified Phlebotomist. This is a 3-month temporary assignment with the potential to extend or go permanent.

• Perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens from patients in an inpatient setting. Label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, decontaminate, update patient information, etc.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the process of venipuncture (blood drawing) and other specimen collection methods (e.g., urine, fecal) clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique(s) using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand physician's orders fully. Match 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 scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, and follow specific protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transport.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual departmental training.
• Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results to satisfy queries.

• 2-4 years or more of Phlebotomy experience
• Ability to perform venipuncture
• Familiarity with specimen collection, processing, and blood sampling