Phlebotomist 6243

Job Juncture; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a phlebotomist to support multiple locations in the Albany area on a contract basis. Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and maintaining accurate patient information. The role requires phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting.

The float position covers Castleton, Delmar, Catskill, Schenectady, Cobleskill, Latham, Amsterdam, Valatie, Albany, and Guilderland. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed where required.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and collect specimens according to protocol.
• Label specimens, centrifuge, and properly handle decontamination steps.
• Record maintenance data and update patient information as required.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Match requisition forms to specimen tubes and ensure sample integrity.
• Package specimens for transport and store per temperature requirements.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location: Float position covering Castleton, Delmar, Catskill, Schenectady, Cobleskill, Latham, Amsterdam, Valatie, Albany, Guilderland

Schedule: Monday-Friday. Potential hours could start as early as 6:30am and end as late as 5:30pm (8 for shifts)

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00036243

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