Community Phlebotomist

**Job Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Perform therapeutic phlebotomy procedures according to physician orders and established protocols
- Conduct standard venipuncture for diagnostic blood collection
- Monitor patients during therapeutic procedures and assess for adverse reactions
- Maintain accurate documentation of all procedures, including volume removed and patient response
- Ensure proper labeling, handling, and processing of blood specimens
- Maintain sterile technique and adhere to infection control protocols
- Provide patient education regarding therapeutic phlebotomy procedures
- Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to coordinate patient care
- Maintain equipment and ensure proper calibration of therapeutic phlebotomy devices
- Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, and facility safety guidelines

**Required Qualifications**
- Current Phlebotomy Technician certification (CPT, PBT, or equivalent)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Knowledge of therapeutic phlebotomy procedures and contraindications
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with therapeutic phlebotomy procedures
- Previous work in hematology/oncology or specialized blood disorders clinic
- Additional certifications in medical assisting or related healthcare field
- Bilingual capabilities (specify languages based on patient population)

**Physical Requirements**
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for precise needle manipulation
- Visual acuity for proper vein identification

**Job Types**: Casual, Freelance

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2025-09-15