Phlebotomist 6242

The Keystone Distinction Group; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team in Castleton, NY, with responsibilities including blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and proper specimen handling. The role requires maintaining accurate patient information and adhering to regulatory standards.

Two years of phlebotomy experience is typical; 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. Schedule includes Mon-Fri, some Saturdays, with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and prepare specimens for testing.
• Label, centrifuge, and store specimens as required.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly and courteously.
• Follow physician orders and match requisitions to tubes.
• Package specimens and ensure proper transport conditions.
• Maintain accurate patient information and records.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; participate in trainings.

Skills

Blood draws

Specimen labeling

Centrifuging specimens

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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