Phlebotomist 6242

Key People; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Key People in Castleton, NY is seeking a phlebotomist for a 3‑month contract with potential for permanent placement. Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring proper transport according to protocol.

The role requires careful attention to safety standards and excellent patient communication. The candidate should have 2 years of phlebotomy experience, state certification, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced setting.
• Valid phlebotomy certification as required by the employing state.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED as a minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper labeling.
• Store specimens per required temperature and transport protocols.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.
• Answer inquiries and review laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

Phlebotomy Certification (state-specific)

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