Phlebotomist 6243

SourcePro Search, LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with a potential path to permanent employment. The position covers multiple Albany-area sites, with early start times and late finishes (6:30am–5:30pm) Monday through Friday.

Projected duration is 3 months, with a likelihood of extension based on performance. Requirements include 2 years of phlebotomy experience, a valid phlebotomy certification, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification required for the state of employment.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging, and maintaining data.
• Collects and stores specimens according to procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Ensure test requisitions match specimen tubes and transport specimens correctly.
• Maintain specimen temperature and handle transport per protocol.
• Comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Assist with answering calls and communicating results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

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