Contract Phlebotomist - Path to Perm in Latham, NY

Sora Resource Group; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in Latham, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position with a 6:30am-5:30pm schedule, Monday-Friday and alternating Saturday shifts. Projected duration is 3 months with potential for permanent hire.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, data documentation, and proper transport and storage of specimens. Requires 2+ years' experience and a valid state phlebotomy certification, plus MS Office skills and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.

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

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Sora Resource Group in Latham, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position with a 6:30am-5:30pm schedule, Monday-Friday and alternating Saturday shifts. Projected duration is 3 months with potential for permanent hire.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, data documentation, and proper transport and storage of specimens. Requires 2+ years' experience and a valid state phlebotomy certification, plus MS Office skills and a high school diploma or GED.