Phlebotomist 5913

True North Consultants, Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Petersburg, VA, with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and benefits are available.

Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, and ensuring accurate patient information. A valid phlebotomy certification for the state, a minimum of six months’ venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or

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

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain the venipuncture process to patients.
• Match requisition forms to specimen tubes and follow test orders.
• Package specimens for transport and store at required temperatures.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Patient care

Microsoft Office

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 5913

Location: Petersburg VA

Schedule: 8AM to 5PM M-F

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035913

Benefits are available

requires pediatric and geriatric 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 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