Phlebotomist

This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for permanent. Schedule: 2nd shift (12pm‑8:30pm, Monday‑Friday). Rotate every other weekend. Projected duration: 3 months with potential for permanent. Job code: CVDJP00035350 Benefits are available. Requires experience with pediatric to geriatric and hard stick patients. Summary The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training and making workflow 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 (e.g., urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understands all of the physicians' orders. Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required by test order. Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Packages specimens for transport. Stores specimen samples according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately labels, and follows different procedures as outlined by specific protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain specimen integrity. Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attends annual department trainings. Answers telephone calls, reads 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 1‑2 years of experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr