Phlebotomist 5981

The Keystone Distinction Group; New Canton (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Phlebotomist to support blood collection in a contract role with a potential for permanent placement. The position requires hands-on venipuncture experience, ability to explain procedures to patients, and adherence to OSHA/DEP procedures.

Location is New Canton, VA, with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm schedule. Benefits are available; projected duration is 3 months with potential for perm consideration.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process in a clear but courteous manner.
• Demonstrate technique with straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand physicians' orders and match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, and freeze specimens as required by test orders; package specimens for transport.

Skills

Venipuncture

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

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 5981

Location: New Canton, VA

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035981

benefits are available

must be able to do heel sticks

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

minimum 2 years of experience