Phlebotomist 5502

Calqulate; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Multiple sites

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Merrillville, IN is seeking a phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and coordinating with care teams across multiple sites.

You will handle specimen transport, maintain accurate records, and comply with OSHA/DEP regulations. Requirements include valid phlebotomy certification, 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab, and a HS diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures; explains venipuncture process clearly.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders and transport them.
• Ensure OSHA/DEP regulations are followed; attendance at annual trainings.
• Answer inquiries and manage patient information accurately.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Specimen storage

Patient communication

Data entry

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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