Phlebotomist 5981

True North Consultants, Inc.; New Canton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

The contract phlebotomist position in New Canton, VA requires a minimum of 6 months of venipuncture experience and a valid phlebotomy certification. Scheduling is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, for an initial 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, data maintenance, and proper specimen handling. Must comply with OSHA/DEP and complete annual trainings; benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Centrifuging specimens and recording maintenance data.
• Collects and stores specimens according to procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and label correctly.
• Ensure test requisitions match specimen tubes and scripts.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and relay lab results as needed.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Attention to detail

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