Contract Phlebotomist - Fast-Paced Lab, Albany (Possible Perm)

Aspire Talent Solutions; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract assignment in Albany, NY. The role involves varied hours Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays, roughly 6:30am–5:30pm, for an initial 3-month term with potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, storage, and transport, along with patient communication and adherence to OSHA/DEP regulations. A valid phlebotomy certification and 6 months' experience are required.

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

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract assignment in Albany, NY. The role involves varied hours Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays, roughly 6:30am–5:30pm, for an initial 3-month term with potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, storage, and transport, along with patient communication and adherence to OSHA/DEP regulations. A valid phlebotomy certification and 6 months' experience are required.