Phlebotomist 6242

The Recruiting Hive; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Castleton, NY with alternating Saturdays in Latham, NY. Schedule: Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:00pm, Saturdays 7:00am–1:00pm, contract duration about 3 months with potential for permanent hire.

Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and centrifuging specimens, and maintaining accurate patient data. Requires phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience; benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months’ venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

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 venipuncture clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles; match lab requisition forms to tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper storage temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and read laboratory results to address inquiries.

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