Phlebotomist 5889

Essenti Talent; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in Winston-Salem, NC and surrounding area. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring accurate patient information is maintained. The job is a float position with coverage across locations and mileage reimbursement.

This is a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. Candidates must have phlebotomy certification and a clean driving record; a reliable vehicle is

Qualifications

• Experience performing venipunctures in fast-paced lab or clinical settings.
• Laboratory procedures including labeling, centrifugation, and specimen handling.
• Familiarity with OSHA/DEP regulations and safety protocols.

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. Explains venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight and butterfly needles.
• Verify test requisitions and labels; ensure accuracy of specimens.
• Package and transport specimens; maintain specimen integrity per protocol.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Decontamination

Patient information updating

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5889

Location: Winston Salem NC and area

Schedule: M-F 5am-6pm hours differ (will be 8 hour shift)

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

job code: CVDJP00035889

Benefits are available

This is a float position. Will be covering locations in the area. Mileage expense 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 SuiteHigh School Diploma or GED
• minimum 2 years of experience