Phlebotomist 5251

The Keystone Distinction Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Albany, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist on a contract basis with potential for permanent placement. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and traveling to assigned sites within the Albany area.

The ideal candidate has a state-certified phlebotomist credential and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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

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 technique

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (state)

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5251

Location: Albany, NY and area

Schedule: Monday-Friday 730am-400pm, alternating Saturdays 7am-100pm.

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035251

benefits are available

Float position. The candidates can potentially travel to any of my sites below and can potentially work an 8-hour day anytime between 630am-530pm with a 5-hour day alternating Saturdays every 2 weeks from 7am-1pm.

requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation

mileage expenses paid

Potential locations that you will be floating to:

• Castleton, NY
• Delmar, NY
• Catskill, NY
• Schenectady, NY
• Cobleskill, NY
• Latham, NY
• Amsterdam, NY
• Valatie, NY
• Albany, NY
• Guilderland, NY

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