Phlebotomist 6112

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. in Columbus, GA is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role to perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge, and handle specimen transport. The position requires 3 years of phlebotomy experience and a valid state certification.

The schedule is Mon-Fri, 8:30a-5:30p, with potential for a permanent hire. It may float to other locations as needed; benefits are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Experience performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and centrifuging specimens.
• Record maintenance data, decontamination, and updating patient information as required.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Package, store, and transport specimens per test order and protocol.
• Ensure accuracy by matching requisitions to specimen tubes and labeling correctly.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen labeling

Centrifugation / specimen handling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6112

Location: Columbus, GA

May float to other locations as needed

Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5:30p

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036112

benefits are available

3 years of phlebotomy experience required

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:

1. Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
2. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
4. High School Diploma or GED