Phlebotomist 5314

This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for permanent. Location: Yakima, WA Schedule: 8-5 Mon to Fri, or work either 10 or 10:30 AM to 7 PM – schedule is being finalized. Projected duration: 3 months + potential for permanent. Job code: CVDJP00035314 Benefits are available. Requires pediatrics and geriatrics experience. 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 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 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. Requires pediatrics and geriatrics experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr H. T. PROF Group