Phlebotomist 6244

Workforce Recruiter; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential to become permanent. The float position covers multiple locations in the Albany area. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with early start times and late finishes possible; average shifts are around 8 hours.

Requires phlebotomy certification and 6+ months of venipuncture experience. Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate patient and lab records.

Qualifications

• 2 years of phlebotomy experience required (as stated in summary)
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
• Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients as required
• Demonstrate technique using straight or butterfly needles; understand physician orders; match lab requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Check test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure accuracy
• Package specimens for transport and store samples according to required temperatures

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

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