Phlebotomist at T&T Staffing, Inc. Careers summary:

A phlebotomist position is available in a hospital setting in Harbor City, CA, offering pay rates of $28.00 - $30.00/hr depending on experience. Responsibilities include obtaining blood samples, maintaining specimen integrity, verifying patient identification, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in venipuncture, experience in acute care settings, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

• Serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving blood samples and other specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log and bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.

• Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients.

• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.

• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.

• Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer and notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.

• Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule, recording results in the quality-control log, and identifying and reporting needed changes.

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

• Reassures patients who are nervous about sampling procedures and applies dressings to wounds created by blood draws.

• Updates patient records.

• Maintains an organized and clean workspace.

Phlebotomist Skills and Qualifications:

• Adept at venipuncture, phlebotomy, and finger sticks

• Minimum six months of experience in an Acute or Sub-Acute setting

• Minimal experience with neonate and pediatric draws on actual patients.

• High level of acuity with computer applications

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)

• Interpersonal skills and compassion

• Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving

• Knowledge of infection control procedures

• Bedside manner

• Attention to detail

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