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Position Title: Phlebotomist
Work Location: Atlanta, GA 30327
Assignment Duration: 3 Months
Work Schedule: 1^st/9am-6pm M-F, flexibility

Position Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
Background & Context
Float position supporting multiple Patient Service Center locations.
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.

Qualification & Experience

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.
2-4 years of experience.

·       How many draws are required daily? 20-30

·       What is the work environment? (Patient service center, doctor’s office) IOP

·       If this is a patient service center, how big is the location? Lots of walking, on feet all day

·       How long is the worker expected to stand? Most of day

·       Are there any specialties? (Pediatric, geriatric) All ages

·       Will this person work with a team or alone? 3-person site will be collecting and processing

·       How many weeks of training is required at the start of this role? Will train with other phelbo on site 1-2 weeks

·                 TB required, will offer the Hep B serious to the candidate, but they can decline

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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 $21.00/hr - $23.00/hr.