Phlebotomist 5632

Accounting Search; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Phlebotomist for an Albany, NY location. The contract role involves blood draws, specimen labeling, and workflow improvements in a fast-paced lab environment. Schedule varies Mon-Fri with occasional Saturdays; duration about 3 months with potential for permanent conversion.

Applicant must have phlebotomy certification as required by the state and experience in venipuncture. Proficiency in MS Office and accurate data recording are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification where required by state
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• 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, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explains venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrates technique with straight or butterfly needles and matches orders to specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper labeling and temperature control.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and report laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Communication

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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