The Phlebotomist draws blood from patients or donors of allages in hospitals, clinics, blood banks, or similar facilities for analysis orother medical purposes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assembles equipment, such as tourniquets, needles, anddisposable containers for sharps, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, andalcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests orprocedures
Verifies identity of patient or donor
Converses with patient or donor and explains procedure
Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabspuncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood intocollection tube or bag
Knowledgeable in selection of appropriate collectiondevices, tubes and gauges
Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, andlabels and stores blood container for subsequent processing
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or its equivalent
Successful completion of Phlebotomist training withsubsequent certification (if applicable) as a Phlebotomist
Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.