Phlebotomist 6242

Kingfisher Recruiting; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY. The role requires 2 years of phlebotomy experience and entails blood draws, specimen labeling, and routine lab duties.

Typical schedule is Mon-Fri with alternating Saturdays, 7:30am-4:00pm and 7:00am-1:00pm, at Castleton and Latham locations. Potential for permanent hire based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Ability to perform venipunctures, label and process specimens.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and specimen labeling.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and ensure correct labeling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

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