Phlebotomist 5502

MDS Staffing; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits are available

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC is seeking a Phlebotomist for multiple openings in Merrillville, IN. The position involves collecting and processing blood samples across Northwest Indiana, with mileage expenses paid.

Requires a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 6 months of venipuncture experience, and a clean driving record. Schedule is 7am–8pm, Monday to Friday, with potential for permanent hire after approximately 3 months.

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.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Centrifuging specimens and recording maintenance data.
• Decontamination, updating patient information, and lab documentation.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper temperature.
• Check test requisitions and ensure correct labeling.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA/DEP regulations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Phlebotomy certification (state)

Minimum of 6 months venipunctures experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

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