Phlebotomist

PhlebotomistThis is a contract job opportunity. Position: Phlebotomist Location: Vancouver WA Schedule: Hours between 6am-6 pm. Float positions, hours vary depending on the staffing need. M-F Projected duration: 3 months. Benefits are available. Pay rate: $20 to $23 per hour. This is a float job. Float to Portland, Beaverton and Gresham. Mileage expense paid. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Pediatric and geriatric experience required. Specimen processing experience required.Description: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.High School Diploma or GED. 2 years of experience.