Phlebotomist 6266

The Keystone Distinction Group; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Phlebotomist in Glens Falls, NY. The role is a contract position with potential for permanent placement, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday shifts, and about a 3-month duration.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, data recording, and ensuring proper transport of samples while complying with OSHA and DEP regulations. Requires state phlebotomy certification and 6 months of venipuncture experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• 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

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Follow physician orders and correctly match requisitions to specimens.
• Package specimens for transport and store according to required temperatures.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Answer inquiries and communicate test results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification (state)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6266

Location: Glens Falls, NY

Schedule: Monday-Friday. 7:30am - 4:30pm. Every other Sat 7am - 12pm.

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036266

benefits are available

2+ years of phlebotomy experience required

Summary:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

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