Phlebotomist 5999

Aspire Talent Solutions; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Albany, NY. The position involves performing blood draws, specimen labeling, and transport under standard lab procedures. Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-4p with every other Saturday 7a-12:30p; projected duration is 3 months with potential for permanent placement.

The role requires accurate documentation, adherence to OSHA/DEP guidelines, and collaboration with lab staff to ensure specimen integrity and timely results.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum 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

• Perform blood draws and handle specimen labeling and transport.
• Collect, label, centrifuge and store specimens per protocol.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Ensure accuracy by matching requisitions and labels.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer inquiries and relay results as needed.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy certification

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5999

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