Phlebotomist 6242

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking a contract phlebotomist for Castleton, NY, with potential for permanent placement. The role requires performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate documentation.

The position runs Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with alternating Saturdays; 3-month duration with possibility to go permanent. A minimum of 2 years' phlebotomy experience and a high school diploma are required; benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 2 years phlebotomy experience required.
• Valid phlebotomy certification may be required in some states.
• Proficiency with specimen labeling and data recording.

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.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight and butterfly needles, and match requisition forms to tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Check test requisitions against scripts for 100% accuracy and package specimens for transport.
• Store specimens per required temperature and maintain specimen integrity.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 6242

Location: M-F at Castleton, NY, Alternating Saturdays at Latham, NY

Schedule: Monday-Friday 730am-400pm, alternating Saturdays 7am-100pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036242

2 years of phlebotomy experience required

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