Contract Phlebotomist - Fast-Paced Lab with Potential

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Phlebotomist in Latham, NY for a contract role with a potential path to permanent employment. The position runs Monday through Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with alternating Saturdays from 7am–1pm.

You will perform phlebotomy duties, prepare specimens, and ensure proper labeling and transport of samples. Responsibilities include collecting specimens, maintaining accurate records, complying with OSHA/DEP rules, and communicating procedures clearly to patients.

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.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Phlebotomist in Latham, NY for a contract role with a potential path to permanent employment. The position runs Monday through Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with alternating Saturdays from 7am–1pm.

You will perform phlebotomy duties, prepare specimens, and ensure proper labeling and transport of samples. Responsibilities include collecting specimens, maintaining accurate records, complying with OSHA/DEP rules, and communicating procedures clearly to patients.