Phlebotomist 6243

Clear Concepts, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist to support multiple sites including Albany and surrounding towns. This contract role involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and following lab protocols across assigned sites.

The position requires phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting. Benefits are available and schedule is Monday–Friday, with potential for permanent hire.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required by state where employed.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture with proper labeling and handling.
• Collect, label, centrifuge, and store specimens per procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients and/or guardians.
• Follow physician orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Ensure specimens are transported with proper packaging and temperature control.
• Attend required departmental trainings and comply with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 6243

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