Phlebotomist 6244

Hire Consulting Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role covering multiple Albany-area locations. The position involves performing blood draws, labeling and transporting specimens, and supporting lab workflows.

Flexible hours and a 3-month duration with potential for permanent placement are noted. The role requires a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 6 months’ venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrififuge and decontaminate specimens as required.
• Record maintenance data and update patient information.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper labeling.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Specimen transport

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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