Phlebotomist 6244

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract position with potential for permanent hire. The role covers multiple sites around Albany, NY, with a Monday–Friday schedule. The main duties include blood draws, specimen labeling, and accurate data recording.

2 years of phlebotomy experience is required, along with a state phlebotomy certification. Benefits are available. The position offers hands-on clinical work, workflow optimization, and exposure to diverse

Qualifications

• 2 years phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience in fast-paced lab or hospital setting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture with standard techniques.
• Label specimens, centrifuge when needed, and record data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Collect and store specimens according to procedures.
• Ensure proper labeling and transport of specimens.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations; attend trainings.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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