Phlebotomist 6244

CareerNerds, LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a contract Phlebotomist to operate across the Albany region, including Castleton, Delmar, and surrounding towns. The role requires 2 years of phlebotomy experience,證 and certification as well as proficiency with labeling, centrifuging, and accurate data entry.

Typical shifts run Monday through Friday with early starts, and a possibility for permanent placement after 3 months. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 2 years phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience with venipunctures in fast-paced labs or hospitals.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite used for record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Decontaminate work areas and update patient information as required.
• Explain venipuncture processes clearly to patients and follow physician orders.
• Package and store specimens per protocol and transport requisitions.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Venipuncture proficiency

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

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