Phlebotomist 5941

6 Degrees Search; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Phlebotomist in Greenwich, CT for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, and proper processing to maintain specimen integrity.

The position requires phlebotomy certification and 1–2 years of experience in a fast-paced clinical setting; OSHA/DEP regulations compliance is expected. Schedule is 8am-5pm, with one or two rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed is required in some states.
• High School Diploma or GED minimum 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, labeling, centrifuging and recording maintenance data.
• Decontaminate and store specimens per protocol; update patient information.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly to patients and ensure specimen integrity.
• Package specimens for transport and verify test requisitions against scripts.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Centrifugation

Data recording

Specimen transport

OSHA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5941

Location: Greenwich CT

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