Phlebotomist I Job at Compunnel in Boston
Compunnel, Boston, MA, United States
Position Details:
Key Responsibilities
• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and decontaminate.
• Update patient information.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Clearly and courteously explain the process of venipuncture (blood drawing) and other specimen collections (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, and follow specific procedures for transport to maintain specimen integrity.
Requirements
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Phlebotomist.
• Proficient in using straight and butterfly needles, and handling color tubes.
• At least 2 years of experience with blood draws and venipunctures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.