Phlebotomist 6133

6 Degrees Search; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in Farmville, VA. The role involves drawing blood, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced lab setting.

You will perform venipuncture, handle specimens per protocol, and ensure compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations. Experience with pediatric draws and straight-stick needles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required in state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture work experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture procedure clearly to patients.
• Package and transport specimens according to protocol.
• Ensure correct labeling and test requisitions matching.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer inquiries and document results.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Pediatrics

Needle technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6133

Location: Farmville, VA

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036133

benefits are available

minimum 2 years of experience

requires experience with hard sticks/ pediatrics/straight stick needles

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