Phlebotomist 5251

RNInk; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

RNInk is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract assignment in Albany, NY and surrounding area. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring proper handling to maintain specimen integrity.

The position calls for adherence to OSHA/DEP regulations and precise documentation, with travel to multiple sites as needed. Workdays are Monday through Friday with occasional weekend shifts, for approximately three months with potential to convert to permanent

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Experience with specimen processing and OSHA/DEP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and collect specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens per procedures.
• Record maintenance data and ensure proper decontamination.
• Update patient information accurately in the system.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and tracking.

Skills

Blood draws

Specimen labeling

Centrifugation

Patient data entry

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

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

Potential locations that you will be floating to:

• Catskill, NY
• Schenectady, NY
• Cobleskill, NY
• Latham, NY
• Amsterdam, 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