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A Clifton Park, NY phlebotomy position is available as a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The job requires blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, data entry, and adherence to OSHA/DEP standards. Benefits are available.
Responsibilities include explaining venipuncture procedures, handling specimens per protocol, and maintaining accurate records. A valid phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months’ venipuncture experience are required.
This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm
Position: Phlebotomist 5688
Location: Clifton Park, NY
Schedule:Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm every other Sat 7am - 12:30pm
Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm
Job code: CVDJP00035688
benefits are available
Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
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.
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