Phlebotomist I

Job Title: Phlebotomist I
Location: 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir Mobile, AL, 36607
Duration: 2-Month 
Shift: Full-Time | 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM + Every Other Weekend

Job Summary
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Key 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 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.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you 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 0-2 years of experience

Compliance Requirements
Negative THC drug screen required.
Flu vaccination required.
COVID-19 vaccination not required.
Standard healthcare immunizations required:
Hepatitis B
TB
MMR
Tdap
Varicella

Top Skills
Venipuncture (Straight & Butterfly Needles)
Pediatric to Geriatric Blood Collection
Hard-Stick Patient Experience
Specimen Processing & Labeling
Hospital/Inpatient Phlebotomy
Patient Communication
Attention to Detail
OSHA & Laboratory Safety Compliance 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $19.00/hr – $20.00/hr.