Phlebotomist 5527

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Imperial, CA is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The position requires performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and basic lab support, with a schedule from 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. The role may float to nearby areas as needed.

The pay rate is $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits are available, and the engagement is projected for 3 months with a possibility of extension or

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge and maintain data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with needles as required.
• Match requisitions to specimens and prepare for transport.
• Check test requisitions against scripts for accuracy.
• Store and label specimens, ensuring proper temperature control.
• Attend trainings and comply with OSHA/DEP regulations.
• Answer calls and relay results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

Phlebotomy certification

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