Phlebotomist 2081

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. in Glens Falls, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. Schedule: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, 1-hour lunch, rotating Saturday 7:00–11:00 AM.

You will perform blood draws, labeling and centrifuging specimens, maintain records, and ensure proper specimen transport and OSHA/DEP compliance. A valid state phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience are required, with pediatric and geriatric

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 minimum 2 years of experience

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

Pediatrics/Geriatrics experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state-specific)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 2081

Location: Glens Falls, NY

Schedule: 730-430 M-F, close 12-1 for a 1 hour lunch, Rotating Saturdays 7am-11am

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00032081

Benefits are available

Pediatric & Geriatric experience required

Summary:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow 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 minimum 2 years of experience