Phlebotomist 6244

The Keystone Distinction Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role covering Castleton, Delmar, Catskill, Schenectady, and surrounding areas. The position offers a 3-month duration with potential for permanent placement, and benefits are available.

Responsibilities include collecting and processing blood samples, labeling and storing specimens, and ensuring accuracy of patient data. Two years of phlebotomy experience is preferred and schedule is Monday–Friday with early starts.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required in the state where employed.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture on patients.
• Label, centrifuge, and document specimens per protocol.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Ensure proper specimen labeling and transport according to procedures.
• Maintain accuracy in patient information and testing orders.
• Attend department trainings as required.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

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