Contract Phlebotomist - Path to Perm, Blood Draw Expert

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

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions in Latham, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent hire. Schedule is 6:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday, with alternating Saturdays 7am-1pm. Duration initially 3 months with possible extension.

The phlebotomist will perform blood draws, labeling, specimen handling, maintain records, and ensure safety compliance. Requires valid state phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months venipuncture experience; HS diploma or GED; proficiency with

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 experience

Patient communication

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions in Latham, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent hire. Schedule is 6:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday, with alternating Saturdays 7am-1pm. Duration initially 3 months with possible extension.

The phlebotomist will perform blood draws, labeling, specimen handling, maintain records, and ensure safety compliance. Requires valid state phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months venipuncture experience; HS diploma or GED; proficiency with