Phlebotomist 5692

The Keystone Distinction Group; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available

Travel to PSC locations

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Oceanside, CA, with a schedule from 6AM to 6PM, Monday to Friday, and occasional weekend rotation. Mileage expenses are paid, and driving means may be required to PSC locations in Vista and Encinitas.

Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, maintaining records, and communicating procedures to patients, with OSHA/DEP compliance and annual trainings expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed is required.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and properly label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure correct labeling and temperature control.
• Adhere to OSHA and DEP regulations and participate in annual trainings.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5692

Location: Oceanside CA

Schedule: 6AM to 6PM M-F

8 hr shift, depending on location covering may need to start as early as 6AM or work as late as 6PM

Also will need to rotate weekends, may only need to cover just 1 weekend a month

Projected duration: 3 months

Job code: CVDJP00035692

pay rate - $20.25 per hour

benefits are available

will float when needed to PSC locations in Vista, CA and Encinitas, CA. mileage expenses paid.

requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation

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 1-4 years of experience