Phlebotomist

Job Overview This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for permanent. Schedule: M-F 8:00a-4:30p and every other Sat 8a-12p. Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm. Job code: CVDJP00035100. Benefits are available. Minimum of 2 years of experience. Responsibilities Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, decontamination, updating patient information, etc. Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of 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 samples 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. Qualifications Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states. Minimum of 5 years of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. #J-18808-Ljbffr