Medical Assistant​/Phlebotomist - Louisville, KY

Position: Medical Assistant / PHLEBOTOMIST - Louisville, KY

Medical Assistants and Phlebotomists Needed for a 3-Day Blood Draw Event

Event Dates:

February 19th - 21st

Locations: 19:

Louisville KY; 20:

New Albany IN; 21:

Lexington KY

Event Time: 8:30am - 3pm

Must have a strong phlebotomy background! Pay:

Up to $26/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 regarding 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 from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program preferred.

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