Phlebotomist 5688

KLA Industries; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

KLA Industries in Clifton Park, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist to support blood collection and specimen processing in a fast-paced lab setting.

The contract position runs for 3 months with potential for permanent employment, working Mon-Fri 7:30am–4:30pm and alternating Saturdays. Requires valid phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging and maintaining data.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly and courteously.
• Match laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper labeling and temperature control.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer inquiries and review lab results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Job Details

• Job type: contract with potential for permanent
• Contract length: 3 months
• Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm
• Schedule: Mon‑Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm, every other Sat 7am – 12:30pm
• Location: Clifton Park, NY
• Position code: 5688
• Job code: CVDJP00035688
• Benefits: available
• Employment type: contract

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.