Phlebotomist 6065

6 Degrees Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Phlebotomist to support blood collection and specimen handling across the Waukegan and Chicago area. The position requires travel with mileage reimbursed and 8:00am–7:30pm availability, varied by site.

This contract role has an initial duration of 3 months with potential for permanency, and benefits are available. Candidates must have a valid state phlebotomy certification and meet minimum experience requirements.

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

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 clearly and courteously the process of venipuncture and other specimen collection as required.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles and ensure matches between requisitions and specimen tubes.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at required temperatures, following protocol to maintain integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.

Skills

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6065

Location: Float throughout the Waukegan and Chicago area

Clean driving record and reliable transportation required

Mileage expenses paid

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 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