Phlebotomist 6179

MDS Staffing; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a Phlebotomist for Clifton Park, NY. The contract role involves blood draws, specimen handling, and data entry in a clinical lab setting. Expect responsibilities such as labeling, centrifuging, and transporting specimens, with attention to patient communication and safety procedures.

Requirements include state-specific phlebotomy certification (when required) and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma or GED is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed (as required).
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and handle specimens per procedures.
• Label, centrifuge, and store specimens as required.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and ensure proper labeling.
• Follow protocol for transporting and preserving specimens.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and attend trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 6179

Location: Clifton Park, NY

Schedule: M-F 730a-430p every other Saturday 7a-1230p

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00036179

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