Phlebotomist 5727

MDS Staffing; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Manhattan, KS is seeking a Phlebotomist to support blood draw procedures and specimen handling in a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The schedule is typical daytime hours, with benefits available upon assignment.

Responsibilities include performing venipunctures, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate patient data while adhering to safety regulations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, labeling, centrifuging and data recording.
• Collect and store specimens per procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using needles and follow physician orders.
• Match requisition forms to tubes and label accurately.
• Package specimens for transport; monitor temperature and integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend trainings.
• Answer calls and relay lab results as needed.

Skills

Blood draws

Specimen labeling

Centrifuging

Data recording

Patient information updating

OSHA compliance

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Phlebotomist 5727

Contract job opportunity. Potential for perm.

Location: Manhattan KS

Schedule: M-F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035727

Benefits are available

Pay rate is $17.40 per hour

Requires minimum of 1 year of experience required

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
• minimum 1 year of experience