Phlebotomist – Contract to Perm (Farmville, VA)

KLA Industries, Inc.; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

KLA Industries in Farmville, VA, seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws, label and transport specimens, and uphold specimen integrity. The role requires handling pediatric and straight-stick procedures with adherence to safety protocols.

The position is a contract role with potential for permanent status after approximately 3 months, based on performance. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with benefits available.

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

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.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients and demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper labeling and temperature controls.

Skills

Blood draws

Specimen labeling

Centrifuging

Maintenance data recording

Patient data updating

Venipuncture technique

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state-specific)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6133

Location: Farmville, VA

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036133

benefits are available

minimum 2 years of experience

requires experience with hard sticks/ pediatrics/straight stick needles

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