This is a contract job opportunity.
Position:
Phlebotomist 5788
Location:
Overland Park KS
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am to Noon For Saturday, will be on a rotating schedule, HM stated might only need to cover 1 Saturday a month
Projected duration:
3 months
Job code:
CVDJP00035788
Benefits:
Benefits are available
This is a float job. Mileage expense paid.
Will float to PSC's in Kansas and Missouri
Requirements:
- requires a minimum of 2 years of experience
- requires pediatric and geriatric experience
- 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
- 2+ years of experience