Phlebotomist 5941

RNInk; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RNInk in Greenwich, CT seeks a contract phlebotomist to support the clinical lab team. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the workflow.

The position requires a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 1 year of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Scheduling is typical M-F with some weekend rotation, for an initial 3-month engagement with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum 12 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Communication

Lab safety

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Schedule: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday and rotating Saturdays

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035941

Benefits are available

minimum 2 years of experience required

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow 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 12 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED minimum 2 years of experience