Phlebotomist 6112

The Recruiting Hive; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Columbus, GA is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential to become permanent. You will perform blood draws, label specimens, and ensure proper handling and transport.

The role requires at least 6 months venipuncture experience, a phlebotomy certification as required in some states, and proficiency with office tools; schedule is M-F, 8:30a-5:30p, with potential to float to other locations.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification 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

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and maintain data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples properly.
• Follow OSHA/DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer inquiries and review lab results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

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