Phlebotomist 2694

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00a–5:30p, with an initial 3-month duration and potential for a permanent position.

The role involves phlebotomy across ages, specimen processing, data entry, and maintaining workflow. Requirements include a valid phlebotomy certification and at least 1.5 years of experience, plus Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital.
• MS Office proficiency; High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1.5 years of experience mentioned in ad.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws; label specimens; centrifuge; record maintenance data and update patient information.
• Explain venipuncture steps clearly and courteously; collect specimens per test order.
• Follow protocol for packaging and transport; ensure proper labeling and temperature control.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and relay lab results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy cert

Venipuncture exp

Microsoft Office

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 2694

Location: Ithaca, NY

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00a-5:30p

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00032694

Benefits are available

1.5 years of experience

• Phlebotomy on all ages
• Hard sticks and needles, urine, thyroid testing
• Processing
• Detail oriented and good experience
• Computer skills
• Data Entry and processing

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 1.5 years of experience