Phlebotomist 6244

SPG; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

SPG is seeking a Phlebotomist to support a floating role across multiple Albany area locations. The role involves drawn blood, labeling, specimen handling, and accurate data entry in a fast-paced clinical lab.

Requirements include a valid phlebotomy certificate and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience, with proficiency in MS Office. Scheduling is Mon-Fri with early starts and late finishes. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required by state
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab/hospital
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• HS diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Experience drawing blood, labeling specimens, centrifuging, and decontamination
• Collect and store specimens per procedures
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients
• Match lab requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper containment
• Store specimens per required temperature and transport protocol
• Attend annual department trainings and understand OSHA/DEP regulations
• Answer calls and relay lab results as needed

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position:

Phlebotomist 6244

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:

CVDJP00036244

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.

2 years of phlebotomy experience required

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