Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $24.00-$28.00

Job description

Kashi Clinical Laboratories (KCL) provides diagnostic testing to hospitals and clinics throughout the world. We are currently seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team.

The Mobile Phlebotomist will be traveling throughout the Salem/Dallas/Corvallis/Lebanon Area. The Phlebotomist ensures the proper collection, labeling, storage, and transport of blood, urine, stool, and other samples to the laboratory for testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibits and promotes the professional image of Kashi Clinical.
• Follow CLIA guidelines to correctly identify the patient before any specimen is obtained: Minimum of two (2) unique identifiers; full name (no nicknames), date of birth, medical requisition number, social security number are examples.
• Verify all test requisitions are properly filled out
• Obtain the proper sample (i.e., whole blood, serum, plasma) by performing venipuncture and/or fingerstick
• Label all samples with the two (2) unique identifiers
• Maintain proper labeling of all tubes, primary and pour-off tubes (daughter tubes)
• Maintain proper documentation and identification of samples for transport to the laboratory
• Ability to perform blood culture collection without contamination of site or sample
• Know the proper techniques for collection of timed, fasting, or random collections
• Be able to explain the proper collection for urine, stool, sputum, or culture swabs
• Observe all safety protocols for the Clients facility when you are collecting samples: This will be proper use of protective equipment (PPE), observation of isolation protocols, and hand washing
• Follow all Universal Precautions and OSHA Standards when handling biological specimens
• Strictly adhere to HIPAA Regulations
• Maintain daily tallies of collections performed
• Inform Phlebotomy Supervisor when a significant shift in collection volumes is noticed
• Be aware and request supplies as needed to fulfill daily duties. This will include office supplies as well as phlebotomy supplies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Certificate (proof of certification required upon hire)
• Computer and technology proficient
• Must maintain a current drivers license and clean driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK CONDITIONS

• Frequently required to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds
• Frequently required to speak and hear
• Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time and bend, stretch, and stoop
• Frequently required to use all types of vision, such as close vision and computer vision
• Frequently required to use hand dexterity for use of standard office, phlebotomy, and clinical equipment
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and/or extended hours as Company dictates
• Occasional exposure to various temperatures
• Frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions

We offer competitive salary with full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Please include a cover letter and resume.

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