Phlebotomist

Central Valley Specialty Hospital

Posted 3 months ago, valid for 20 days

Modesto, CA, US

$21 - $25 per hour

Full Time

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The position involves preparing specimens for laboratory testing and performing screening procedures for patients.
Candidates must have a Phlebotomy Certification and a BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.
Key responsibilities include drawing blood, assembling necessary equipment, and verifying patient identity.
The role requires proficiency in applying tourniquets, locating veins, and properly labeling blood samples.
The salary for this position is competitive, and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role is required.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves patients by preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

JOB DUTIES:

Draws blood from patients
Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.
Verifies or records identity of patient
Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag.
Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing.
May prick finger to draw blood.

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