Phlebotomist 5954

True North Consultants, Inc.; Due West (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

The contract phlebotomist role in Due West, SC includes performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and ensuring proper handling through centrifugation and documentation. The position requires certification and prior venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include complying with OSHA/DEP guidelines, updating patient data, and adhering to test orders. Training is provided, with potential for permanent placement after the initial term.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.
• Centrifuge specimens and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Record maintenance data and update patient information.
• Package and transport specimens per protocol.
• Comply with OSHA and department regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings and answer inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5954

Location: Due West, SC

Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035954

Benefits are available

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 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

High School Diploma or GED minimum 1 year of experience