Phlebotomist 5793

True North Consultants, Inc.; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Riverdale, GA is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with the potential for permanent placement. Schedule is 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday, with benefits available.

The role involves blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, and maintaining patient data. Compliance with OSHA regulations is required, and previous phlebotomy certification plus at least 6 months' experience are demanded.

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.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label and process specimens; centrifuging and maintaining data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens as required.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper storage and labeling according to protocol.
• Follow OSHA/DEP regulations; participate in annual trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 5793

Location: Riverdale GA

Schedule: 8:30am-5:30pm M-F

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035793

• benefits are available

requires minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience

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 requiredDemonstrate 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 transportStores 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 trainingsAnswer 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 settingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED minimum 2 years of experience