Phlebotomist 5323
2 days ago
Camillus
This is a contract job opportunity with potential for perm. Location: Camillus, NY. Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM, rotating Saturdays 7:00AM-12:00PM. Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm. Job code: CVDJP00035323. Benefits are available. Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience required. Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making work flow recommendations. Position Responsibilities: • 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 in some states., • 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, • Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience required