Phlebotomist 5793

The Keystone Distinction Group; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Riverdale, GA. Schedule is typical business hours with potential for permanent placement. Projected duration is 3 months with potential for permanent hire.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and accurate record maintenance. Requires 6 months' experience and a Phlebotomy certification where required by state law.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required by the state where employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and specimen labeling with accuracy and care.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data per procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and ensure proper test requisitions.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity during handling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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