Phlebotomist 5314

Job Juncture; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a phlebotomist in Yakima, WA for a contract position with potential for permanent placement. Duties include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and data maintenance in a busy lab.

The role requires phlebotomy certification, 6 months of venipuncture experience, and a high school diploma or GED with up to 2 years of prior relevant experience. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED, minimum 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, and decontamination.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and ensure 100% correct labeling.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples according to required temperatures.
• Assist with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Pediatrics experience

Geriatrics experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location: Yakima WA

Schedule: 8-5 Mon to Fri
or
work either 10 or 10:30AM
to 7PM - schedule is being finalized

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035314

Benefits are available

requires pediatrics and geriatrics experience

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

minimum 2 years of experience