Phlebotomist 6290

Genie Matthews and Associates; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Phlebotomist to float between eight sites in central New York. The role requires blood-draw experience across age ranges, including pediatrics, and involves routine specimen handling and documentation.

The contract spans about 3 months with potential for permanent placement, and benefits are available. The candidate will base at the location closest to home, with a schedule of weekdays and rotating Saturdays; travel between Utica, New Hartford, Rome,

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required in the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months’ venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience mentioned in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood, label specimens, centrifuge and decontaminate as required.
• Collect and store specimens per established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture processes clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles.
• Ensure accuracy by matching requisitions to tubes and labeling.
• Package and transport specimens following protocols and temperature controls.
• Comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and review lab results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

MS Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 6290

Location: Float covering 8 sites: Rome NY, New Hartford, Utica, Ilion and Barneveld

Schedule: see below

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036290

benefits are available

requires experience in all ages including pediatrics

Will be floating between 8 locations 2 in Utica NY, 2 in New Hartford NY, 2 in Rome NY, 1 in Barneveld NY, and 1 in Ilion NY. Location closest to candidates’ home will be the base

Mon-Fri 5:45a-6p (8hrs Varied), Rotating Saturdays 6:15a-12:30p (4.5-5.5hrs varied)

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
• minimum 2 years of experience