Phlebotomist 5949

The Keystone Distinction Group; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Latham, NY. You will perform venipuncture, labeling, and specimen handling in a fast-paced lab environment, with a schedule 6:30am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and alternating Saturday mornings.

The assignment is projected for about 3 months with potential for permanent placement based on performance. You’ll ensure specimen integrity, maintain documentation, and follow OSHA standards while communicating clearly with patients

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and related specimen collection following established procedures.
• Label, centrifuge, store, and transport specimens as required by test orders.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient information and documentation; update systems as needed.
• Follow OSHA and regulatory training; attend annual trainings.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state-specific)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5949

Location: Latham, NY

Schedule: 6:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday, alternating sats 7am-1pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035949

requires minimum 2 years of 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 Suite
• High School Diploma or GED