Phlebotomist 6243

Soap Creek Resources; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position covering Albany-area locations in New York. The role includes blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, data recording, and compliance with lab procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid phlebotomy certification and have at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification (state where employed)
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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 and other specimen collection as required
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles; follow physician orders; match lab requisition forms to 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, maintains transport integrity
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings
• Answer telephone calls and relay lab results as needed

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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