Phlebotomist 5630

Job Juncture; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a phlebotomist for a contract position in Latham, NY. Schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with alternating Saturdays, for an initial 3-month term with potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and documenting maintenance data while ensuring specimen integrity and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital
• Phlebotomy certification as required by state
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture with accuracy and courtesy
• Label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients
• Ensure specimen integrity and proper packaging for transport
• Verify test requisitions against labels and scripts
• Attend required annual trainings and comply with OSHA/ DEP rules

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location: Latham, NY

Schedule: Monday-Friday 730am-400pm, alternating Saturdays 7am-100pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035630

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