Phlebotomist 6290

Kingfisher Recruiting; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Phlebotomist to float among eight New York locations, including Rome, Utica, New Hartford, Ilion, and Barneveld. The role requires experience with pediatric and adult collections, proper labeling, and transport of specimens.

The position is contract-based with potential for permanent employment and benefits. Base location will be the site closest to the candidate’s home, with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating Saturday coverage.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification as required by the state.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.
• Centriƒuge specimens and maintain proper storage.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly to patients.
• Match requisitions with specimen tubes and chart results.
• Package specimens for transport under protocol.
• Comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and attend trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Patient interaction

Education

HS Diploma/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