Phlebotomist 5977

Ashton North LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging, and maintaining accurate patient and lab data from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

Candidates must hold a valid state phlebotomy certification, have 6 months (and ideally 1 year) venipuncture experience, and be proficient with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Valid state phlebotomy certification required.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience mentioned in posting.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge and store specimens; record maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure correct labeling.
• Attend department trainings and comply with OSHA/DEP regulations.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Lab procedures understanding

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5977

Location: Anchorage AK

Schedule: 8AM to 5PM M-F

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035977

Benefits are available

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

minimum 1 year of experience