Phlebotomist - Fast-Paced Lab (Contract to Perm)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Phlebotomist in Latham, NY for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent hire. The role requires venipuncture experience, accurate specimen handling, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling and transport, data entry, and maintaining lab equipment and documentation. Monday–Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with alternating Saturday shifts.

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, 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.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Lab procedure familiarity

Data recording

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Phlebotomist in Latham, NY for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent hire. The role requires venipuncture experience, accurate specimen handling, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling and transport, data entry, and maintaining lab equipment and documentation. Monday–Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with alternating Saturday shifts.