Phlebotomist 5527

The Keystone Distinction Group; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Phlebotomist for Imperial, CA and surrounding areas. This float position requires 6 months of venipuncture experience and valid California phlebotomy certification. Mileage is reimbursed and driving record must be clean.

Work hours are 6AM–6PM, Monday through Friday, with location variability. This contract role may lead to permanent placement after ~3 months, based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for California.
• 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.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles and follow physician orders.
• Match lab requisition forms to specimen tubes and prepare specimens for transport.
• Ensure correct labeling, packaging, and temperature control per protocol.
• Comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer telephone inquiries and relay lab results as needed.

Skills

Blood draws

Patient communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5527

Location: Imperial CA and area (float job)

Schedule: 6AM to 6PM M-F
Depending on location start
as early as 6AM or end as late as 6PM

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035527

pay rate - $23.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience

benefits are available

Will float to areas in Brawley and Calexico

Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.

requires pediatric and geriatric experience

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 5 to 7 years of experience