Phlebotomist 5999

Job Juncture; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in Albany, NY is seeking a contract Phlebotomist to assist in a fast-paced clinical lab with potential for permanency. The role covers venipuncture, specimen labeling, processing, and data entry under strict quality controls.

Responsibilities include collecting and storing specimens, preparing transports, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations; training may be provided.

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.

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 and/or other specimen collection as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles; ensure orders and requisitions are matched to tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure correct labeling; package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen samples according to required temperature and transport protocols; comply with OSHA/DEP regulations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location: Albany, NY

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-4p every other Saturday 7a-1230p

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035999

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