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Phlebotomy Tech I

Prime Healthcare

Gadsden, ALFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Gadsden, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Phlebotomy Tech I. Prime Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I for night shifts at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama. The role involves drawing blood, handling and transporting specimens, maintaining equipment, adhering to quality and safety protocols, recording patient data, and collaborating with other departments to ensure effective patient care.

Key focus areas include Prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety., Collect blood using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques, and correctly identify and label specimens., and Organize, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing, ensuring proper processing and storage..

Important skills include Venipuncture, Capillary Puncture, Specimen Handling, Phlebotomy Equipment Maintenance, Quality Control, and Safety Protocols.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

VenipunctureCapillary PunctureSpecimen HandlingPhlebotomy Equipment MaintenanceQuality ControlSafety ProtocolsPatient Communication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentBLS CertificationTwo Years Clinical Laboratory ExperienceMust Work NightsMust Work Every Other Weekend and Holiday

Full job description

Overview Department: Clinical Lab

Shift’s Available:   Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 5:00PM - 5:30AM.  Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday.

 

 

We are seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I (Nights), also referred to as a Phlebotomy Tech at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. The Phlebotomy Technician I will be responsible for drawing blood and handling specimens, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and transport to the lab. They also maintain equipment, adhere to quality and safety protocols, record patient data, and collaborate with other departments to ensure effective patient care. 

 

 

 

Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the process

  • responsible for correct blood collection, draw blood from patients using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques; ensure proper identification and labeling of specimens

  • organize, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing, ensure all specimens are properly processed and stored

  • adhere to quality control and safety protocols to maintain the integrity of specimens and ensure accurate test results

  • maintain and calibrate phlebotomy equipment and supplies, ensure everything is in working order and properly sanitized

  • perform more complex or specialized phlebotomy procedures as required, often with minimal supervision

Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:   

  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.

  • BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.

 

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:  

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

 

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Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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