Phlebotomist 1602

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Ithaca, NY. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM with rotating Saturdays 12:30 PM–4:30 PM. Duration is 3 months with potential for permanent placement. Benefits are available. Experience with pediatric and geriatric populations is a plus.

The phlebotomist will assist in performing assigned duties, troubleshoot, train, and recommend workflow improvements in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and maintain data records.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and ensure correct labeling.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimens at required temperatures and ensure transport integrity.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 1602

Location: Ithaca, NY

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM, rotating Saturdays 12:30PM - 4:30PM

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00031602

Benefits are available

Exp with pedi and geri

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 SuiteHigh School Diploma or GED

• minimum 2 years of experience