Phlebotomist 0899

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in Ithaca, NY. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate patient data.

Work hours are Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays, for a 3-month duration with potential for permanent placement. Experience in venipuncture, specimen handling, and familiarity with OSHA/DEP procedures are required.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum 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

• Perform blood draws and collect specimens.
• Label and process specimens per procedure.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Update patient information accurately.
• Ensure specimens are stored and transported according to protocols.
• Explain venipuncture procedure clearly and courteously.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity

Position

Phlebotomist 0899

Location

Ithaca NY

Schedule

Monday - Friday 11:00am-3:00pm, rotating
Saturday's 12:30pm-4:30pm

Duration

3 months + potential for perm

Job Code

CVDJP00030899

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position 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.

Minimum 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 0-2 years of experience