Phlebotomist 5632

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Albany, NY is seeking a contract Phlebotomist to support blood collection and specimen processing. The role requires performing venipuncture, labeling, and transporting specimens according to procedures during varied schedules Monday-Friday with possible Saturday shifts.

The position emphasizes accuracy, OSHA compliance, and timely data entry. A valid phlebotomy certification and at least six months of relevant lab experience are required; the assignment lasts

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• 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.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using straight or butterfly needles; match physicians' orders.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check test requisitions against script for accuracy; package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples per required temperature and transport protocol.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend trainings.
• Respond to telephone inquiries and relay lab results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy cert

Venipuncture exp

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5632

Location: Albany, NY

Schedule: varied Monday-Friday 630am-530pm, alternating sats 7am-1pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035632

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