Phlebotomist 5527

The Recruiting Hive; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in Imperial, CA and surrounding areas. The role may float to Brawley and Calexico, with a schedule from early morning to early evening on weekdays and a duration of about 3 months with potential for permanent placement.

Requirements include 6 months of venipuncture experience, a valid phlebotomy certification for the state, High School Diploma or GED, and comfort with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• 5–7 years of experience stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, maintain data and decontamination, and update patient information.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes clearly to patients in a courteous manner.
• Demonstrate techniques with straight and butterfly needles per physician orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze as required.
• Check test requisitions against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy; package specimens for transport.
• Store specimens at required temperatures, label correctly, and ensure transport integrity.
• Comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and relay laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Blood collection

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state-required)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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