Phlebotomist 5978

True North Consultants, Inc.; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Fairbanks, AK is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position with a potential for permanent placement.

The role requires blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, data recording, and maintaining proper specimen handling procedures. Minimum qualifications include a state Phlebotomy certification, a HS diploma or GED, and at least 6 months to 1 year of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting; MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Centrifuging specimens and recording maintenance data.
• Decontamination and updating patient information.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper labeling.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients and comply with OSHA/DEP regulations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state)

High School Diploma or GED

1 year venipuncture experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5978

Location: Fairbanks AK

Schedule: 8AM to 5PM M-F

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035978

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