Phlebotomy Jobs
In the med tech industry, a Phlebotomist plays a crucial role in the collection and preparation of patient's blood samples for medical testing, transfusions, and research. They are responsible for ensuring that the blood extraction process is done in a safe, hygienic, and professional manner. Phlebotomists interact directly with patients, which makes patient comfort and care an essential part of their job. They are also responsible for correctly labeling and tracking the blood samples, and entering this information into a database, ensuring the utmost accuracy to prevent any medical errors.
Phlebotomists should have excellent hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills. They must also be knowledgeable about infection control protocols and patient rights. In terms of certification, many employers prefer candidates with a Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) though it's not always mandatory. Prior to becoming a Phlebotomist, an individual might have roles such as a Medical Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, or even a Nursing Assistant, which can equip them with valuable experience in patient care and medical procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant ( CMA )
- Health-Span Clinics
- Columbus, OH
- 4 days ago
- Health-Span Clinics
- Columbus, OH
- 4 days ago
Qualifications Phlebotomy and IV therapy skills are required. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent certification is preferred....
Lab Technician / Phlebotomist at Sherwood Urgent Care
- Urgent Team
- Searcy, AR
- 6 days ago
- Urgent Team
- Searcy, AR
- 6 days ago
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing a variety of clinical laboratory procedures to support quality patient care, including specimen collection, processing, and testing Full-time...
Communicate any challenges or complications during specimen collection to the appropriate medical staff....
Follows all standard procedures and safety regulations; deploys asepsis techniques during phlebotomy procedures....
Completion of a formal phlebotomy program, phlebotomy experience, and experience in a laboratory-related field preferred. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification....
Safely and accurately performs venipunctures, arterial and capillary specimen collections as requested in adults, children and infants....
Safely and accurately performs venipunctures, arterial and capillary specimen collections as requested in adults, children and infants....
Performing venipuncture, arterial, and capillary punctures on patients. Identifying and labeling specimens. Instructing patients on urine collection procedures....
We're excited to announce a significant increase in the pay rate for this job openings Job Summary Performs patient laboratory test specimen collections....
Performs venipunctures. Collects other specimens and explains the proper collection procedures for specimens provided by the patient....
, techniques, including venipuncture, tourniquet application/removal and decontamination of the puncture site. o Knowledge of required specimen preservation, adequate patient preparation and specimen...
The Mobile Phlebotomist frequently works with elderly or compromised patients....
Job Description The Phlebotomist performs blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups....
Required Competencies: Demonstrates competency in all areas of adult phlebotomy* Demonstrates competency in all areas of pediatric phlebotomy* Demonstrates competency in all areas of infant phlebotomy...
Full-Time/Night Shift The Phlebotomist II is responsible for the accurate and timely pre-analytical functions of patient identification, blood and body fluid specimen collection and specimen labeling...
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Phlebotomys offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Phlebotomy position
- Capillary
- Urine Testing
- Blood Culture
- Specimen Collection
- Finger Sticks
- Skin Puncture
- Specimen Processing
- Biometric Screening
- Dermal Puncture
- Centrifuge
- Capillary Puncture
- Clinical Laboratory Operations
- Heel Sticks
- Accessioning
- Venipuncture
- Decontamination
- Blood Bank
- Site Supervision
- Blood Work
- Sample Collection
- Phlebotomy
- Lab Experience
- Lab Testing
- Labeling
- Patient Registration
- Order Entry
- Payment Processing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Patient Care
- Medical Assisting
- Drug Testing
- Diagnostic
- Wellness
- Collections
- Health Care
- Reimbursement
- Billing
- Inbound/Outbound Calling
- High School Diploma
- Documentation
- Driving
- Telephone Skills
- Data Entry
- Inventory Management
- Filing
- Policy Development
- English
- Regulations
- Research Skills
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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