Phlebotomist

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm Location: Liverpool, NY and area - float job Schedule: M-F 6:45-5:30 (varied) Rotating Sat’s 8am-12pm Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm Job code: CVDJP00035287 Benefits are available This is a float job and you will be floating to the following locations. Baldwinsville Camillus Cazenovia Cicero East Syracuse Fayetteville Liverpool Pulaski Syracuse Watertown Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid. Phlebotomy on all types of patients. Hard sticks and needles, urine, thyroid testing. Data Entry and processing. Minimum of 6 months’ work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, 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. Store specimen samples according to required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, follow different procedures as outlined by protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain specimen integrity. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr