Phlebotomist 5682

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in North Charleston, SC. The role requires travel to several facilities within the region, with shifts starting as early as 6 AM and lasting about 8 hours, Monday through Friday.

The assignment is projected for 3 months with potential for permanent hire. The candidate should have 1+ years of experience, pediatric and geriatric exposure, and a valid phlebotomy certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED, required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture procedures.
• Label and transport specimens according to procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient information and data in the system.
• Adhere to OSHA and departmental safety regulations.
• Attend trainings and update skills as required.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 5682

Location: North Charleston, SC

Schedule: 6am-5pm M-F
Depending on location they
are covering may need to
start as early as 6AM, shifts
will be 8 hours

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035682

benefits are available

requires a minimum of 1 year of experience

requires pediatric and geriatric experience

This is a float position and candidate will need to travel to Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, SC, Goose Creek, SC, Summerville, SC, Walterboro, SC

requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.

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
• 1+ years of experience