Phlebotomist 6243

Key People; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Key People in New York seeks an experienced phlebotomist for a contract role covering Castle ton, Delmar, Catskill, Schenectady, Cobleskill, Latham, Amsterdam, Valatie, Albany and Guilderland. The job includes blood draws, specimen handling, and adherence to lab protocols in a fast-paced environment.

The assignment is 3 months with potential to become permanent, with a Monday–Friday schedule and early start times from 6:30am to 5:30pm.

Qualifications

• 2 years of phlebotomy experience in fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Valid phlebotomy certification for the employed state
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and update patient information.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles and verify physician orders.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Pack and transport specimens while maintaining proper temperature controls.

Skills

Phlebotomy

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