Phlebotomist 6081

United Future; Town of Monroe (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future in Monroe, NY is seeking a qualified Phlebotomist for a contract position with potential for permanent placement. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and ensuring proper handling and transport of samples in a fast-paced lab environment.

Schedule is Mon–Thu 8:00am–5:30pm and Fri 8:00am–1:00pm, with an anticipated duration of about three months and a possibility to convert to permanent employment. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and collect blood specimens following established procedures.
• Label, centrifuge, and process specimens, recording maintenance data and test requests.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients and ensure specimen integrity during transport.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture technique

Specimen labeling

Patient data entry

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state-specific)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6081

Location: Monroe, NY - float position

Schedule: Mon - Thurs- 8:00am - 5:30pm Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036081

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