Phlebotomist - Paducah KY

CareerNation - Paducah, KY, United States

PHLEBOTOMIST NEEDED - For February 18th 2025 Medical Event!

Paid Virtual Training is provided.

CENTRAL TIME: 8:30am - 3pm

Pay: Up to $26/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following):

  • Blood Collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques.
  • Identifies and labels specimens appropriately.
  • Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures.
  • Enters accessioning data into the computer.
  • Prepares specimens for send out testing.
  • Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform blood collection.
  • Knowledge of container and minimum volume requirements for specimen collection.
  • Skill in labeling and dispersing specimens to appropriate stations.
  • Skill in interacting with patients representing a broad physical and socioeconomic spectrum. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, laboratory staff and medical staff.

     

    Typical Physical Demands:

  • Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
  • Frequent standing, walking and bending required for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to support the body weight of an adult patient when moving from a chair to an exam table.
  • Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.

     

     

    Qualifications and Education:

  • High School diploma or GED and on the job training.
  • Two years of phlebotomy required.

Certification: Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program preferred.



Posted On: Friday, February 7, 2025
Compensation: Up to $26/hour



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