Phlebotomist 5946

True North Consultants, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Albany is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with the potential for permanent hire. The schedule is M-TH with some Friday and a Saturday rotation, supporting a clinical lab environment.

The main duties include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and meticulous data recording in a fast-paced setting, with OSHA/DEP compliance expected.

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

• 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.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5946

Location: M-TH 9:30a-6:30p, Friday 9a-5:30p, every other Saturday 7a-12:30p

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035946

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 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 Suite


• High School Diploma or GED