Phlebotomist - Paducah KY

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Phlebotomist - Paducah KY

Paducah, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.