Phlebotomist 6266

First Search Inc; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a qualified phlebotomist in Glens Falls, NY to join a contract role with potential for permanent conversion. The position runs Monday through Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm, with every other Saturday 7am–12pm.

Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, centrifuging, and maintaining accurate patient data. Requires OSHA/DEP compliance, documentation, and effective communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where 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.

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 and explains venipuncture process to patients.
• Demonstrates technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles and follows physician orders.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order; pack specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen samples per temperature requirements and complies with OSHA/DEP regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Customer service

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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