Post Date: 2024-03-26
Job ID: 11119520240326
Job Title: Lab – Phlebotomist
Job Location: Northern New York, NY, US
Job Type: Temporary $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Position: Phlebotomist
Job Description:
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
Reliable transportation with at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and possess a valid driver’s license issued in the state of residence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
High School Diploma or GED
0-2 years of experience
Please reference Job number: 111195