Phlebotomist

About This Role

This contract job opportunity for a Phlebotomist involves assisting with various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations. The role focuses on collecting and processing specimens according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and decontaminate equipment
• Update patient information
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain the process of venipuncture and/or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal)
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand all physician orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% correctness
• Package specimens for transport
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately label, and follow different procedures as outlined by specific protocols deemed necessary for transport to maintain specimen integrity
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Requirements

• 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 1 year of experience

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Contract: 3 months + potential for permanent

About the Company

Benefits are available.