Phlebotomist 6242

Hire Consulting Services; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in New York seeks a licensed phlebotomist for a contract position in Castleton-on-Hudson and Latham. Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, and data entry, with attention to accuracy and safety.

The assignment lasts about 3 months with potential for permanent hire. Requires 6 months venipuncture experience, valid phlebotomy certification, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Schedule is Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm with alternating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• 6 months venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Valid phlebotomy certification required in some states.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique with straight needles and butterflies; match lab orders to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Store specimens at required temperatures and ensure transport integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read lab results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture proficiency

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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