Phlebotomist 5510

This is a contract job opportunity. 

Position:Phlebotomist 5510

Location: Burlington VT

Schedule: Varying start and finish time 6am to 6pm and possibly rotating Saturdays

Projected duration: 3 months 

Job code:CVDJP00035510

benefits available

float job. will also cover float covering from Brattleboro VT up to St Albans VT

Requires reliable transportation and a clean driving record. Mileage expenses paid.

At times will be required to travel to S. Albans and Enosburgh, VT locations as well as travel as far as Brattleboro and Westminster locations. with Brattleboro and Westminster being so far away, HM said they may have to cover a couple times a month. Will be paid drive time for S. Burlington location and the shift will only be a half day.

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.

Qualifications: 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 equivalent or Phlebotomy Certification

2-4 years of experience