Phlebotomist

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 5579

Location: Manhattan beach CA and area (float job)

Schedule: see below

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035579

pay rate - $22.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience

benefits are available

minimum 2 years of experience required

Must be available from 6AM to 6PM M-F
Could start as early as 6AM or end as late as 6PM depending on location
covering.


Float from Manhattan Beach to Newport Beach.
Float throughout South Bay/OC Region to assist at different PSC's as needed
Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.

Summary:

Phlebotomy/Data entry
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 inquirie

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