Phlebotomist 5632

True North Consultants, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for an Albany, NY location. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining sharp attention to accuracy and patient interaction.

The contract position spans an estimated 3 months with possible permanent placement. Schedule is varied (Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:30pm; some Saturdays 7am-1pm). Requires phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital

Qualifications

• Must have phlebotomy certification as required by state.
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture in fast-paced lab/hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles; follow physicians’ orders.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens per test order.
• Check test requisitions against scripts for accuracy; transport specimens accordingly.
• Store specimens per required temperatures and transport protocols to maintain integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and relay lab results to inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

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