Laboratory - Phlebotomist

Cynet Health; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Laboratory Phlebotomist for a 13-week assignment in Lakeport, California. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience, valid state licensure, and BLS/CPT certifications. Shift is Mid with 8-hour days, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, blood collection, point-of-care testing, and proper specimen handling while adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols for diverse age groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant phlebotomy experience.
• Valid state phlebotomy license required.
• BLS and CPT certifications required.
• First-time travelers accepted with more than 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine phlebotomy collections on diverse patient populations.
• Position patients and ensure comfort during draws.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as directed.
• Maintain aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Process specimens (centrifuge, aliquot, storage) and document results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient positioning

Point of care testing

Aseptic technique

Neonatal care

Tools

Centrifuge

Blood culture bottles

Job description

Laboratory - Phlebotomist

Profession: Laboratory

Specialty: Phlebotomist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Mid

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum of 1 year relevant experience required.

License: Valid state license required.

Certifications: BLS, CPT required.

Must-Have:

• BLS Certification
• CPT Certification
• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• First-time travelers accepted with more than 3 years of experience

Description:Local requirements differ.Schedule is Monday through Friday.Required skills include:

• Gray top (Fluoride, Potassium Oxalate)
• Green top (Heparin, Ammonia)
• Light blue top tubes (coagulation)
• Patient positioning
• Perform point of care testing
• Post venipuncture site care
• Prioritize patient collections based on order request (stat, timed, routine)
• Red top tubes (plain)
• Finger stick
• Heel stick
• Aseptic technique
• Experience with neonates, infants, children, adolescents, young and middle adults, and older adults
• Clinic and hospital experience
• Instructions for patients on proper collection and preservation for laboratory specimens
• Processing specimens for laboratory (centrifuge, aliquot, storage)
• Knowledge of additives/anticoagulants in blood collection tubes
• Use of blood culture bottles
• Knowledge of data entry, quality assurance, and standard precautions
• Identify and respond to emergency situations

Patient demographic includes neonates, adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.Daily census is approximately 30 patients.Number of beds in the unit is 50.Additional unit information may be provided as needed.