Phlebotomist 6133

MDS Staffing; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a phlebotomist for a contract role in Farmville, VA. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with an initial duration of about 3 months and potential permanent placement.

Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling, and specimen handling, with OSHA/DEP compliance and annual trainings. Requires phlebotomy certification and 2+ years of experience in a lab or hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required in many states.
• 6 months+ venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and maintain data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper storage.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer calls and relay results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Patient communication

Phlebotomy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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