Phlebotomist 5630

KLA Industries; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Latham, NY is seeking a contract Phlebotomist for a 3-month assignment with potential to become permanent.

You will perform venipunctures, label specimens, and assist with specimen handling and data entry, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required for the state of employment.
• At least 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience performing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, and decontamination.
• Explain venipuncture procedure clearly to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight needles and/or butterfly needles; follow physician orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper temperature control.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual department trainings.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5630

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