Phlebotomist Floater – Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc. – Tucson, AZ

We are looking for a Floater Phlebotomist (40 hours per week) in our Tucson, Az location.

Schedule: D – D from X to XM-F: 7:00am-7:00pm (30 Min Lunch) Hours can vary based on business needs

Position Summary:
The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

Position Responsibilities:
Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians’ orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required (CA & LA require license, FL requires certification)
• Minimum of 6 months’ work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled