Phlebotomist 5949

H. T. PROF Group; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Latham, NY seeks a contract phlebotomist to support routine venipuncture, specimen handling and workflow improvements in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will perform blood draws, label and centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, update patient information, and ensure proper packaging and transport of samples in accordance with OSHA/DEP regulations. Minimum certification and 6 months' venipuncture experience required.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required by state law.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws.
• Labeling specimens.
• Centrifuging specimens.
• Recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• Updating patient information.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimens according to required temperature and labeling conventions.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Attend departmental trainings.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location: Latham, NY

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