Phlebotomist 6065

Ashton North LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks a phlebotomist to support hospital and clinic sites across the Chicago area. This contract role covers multiple locations with a possibility of permanent placement.

The ideal candidate holds a valid phlebotomy certification for the state, has at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting, and is proficient with Microsoft Office. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a note of 2 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.

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.
• Explain clearly the venipuncture process to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight and butterfly needles.
• Understand all physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity.
• Adhere to OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and communicate results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position

Phlebotomist 6065

Location

Float throughout the Waukegan and Chicago area

Schedule

Candidates will need to be available to work 8am-7:30pm Varied depending location they are covering.

Projected duration

3 months + potential for perm

Job code

CVDJP00036065

Benefits

benefits are available

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