Phlebotomist 5502

Key People; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Key People in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The position involves performing blood draws, specimen processing, labeling, and transport coordination across multiple sites in Northwest Indiana.

Flexibility to float to sites and drive within the territory is required. Requires a valid phlebotomy certification, minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in fast-paced labs or hospitals, and proficiency with MS 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.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Check test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples according to required temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 5502

Location: Merrillville IN

Schedule: 7am to 8 pm M-F

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035502

benefits are available

multiple openings

requires a minimum of 3 years of experience

Floating to multiple sites within my territory in Northwest Indiana. Mileage expenses paid. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

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

minimum 3 years of experience