Phlebotomist 5889

Phlebotomist 5889

Salary: $22 - $22 per year

Location: Winston Salem, NC

Minimum Degree: High School Diploma or GED

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5889

Location: Winston Salem, NC and area

Schedule: M-F 5am-6pm hours differ (will be 8 hour shift)

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job Code: CVDJP00035889

Benefits are available

This is a float position. Will be covering locations in the area. Mileage expense paid. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Summary: 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
• Minimum 2 years of experience