Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

This is a contract job opportunity with potential for perm position. Location: Norfolk, NE. Schedule: M, W, F 8am-5pm. T, Th 7am-4pm. Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm. Job code: CVDJP00034891. Benefits are available.

Requires pediatric and geriatric experience.

Specimen processing.

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 include 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.

High School Diploma or GED minimum 2 years of experience.