Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 5773Salary: $20 - $20 per hourLocation: Encinitas, CAMinimum Degree: High School Diploma or GEDRelocation Assistance: Not AvailableThis is a contract job opportunity with potential for perm Position: Phlebotomist 5773Location: Encinitas, CASchedule: 6AM to 6PM M-F 8 hr shift, depending on location covering may need to start as early as 6AM or work as late as 6PM. Also will need to rotate weekends, may only need to cover just 1 weekend a monthProjected duration: 3 months + potential for permJob code: CVDJP00035773 pay rate - $20.25 per hour benefits are availableFloat when needed to PSC locations in Vista, CA and Oceanside, CA. Mileage expenses paid. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportationSummary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendationsPosition 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 proceduresProperly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as requiredDemonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needlesFully understand all of the physicians' ordersMatches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubesLabel, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orderCheck all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correctPackage specimens for transportStores 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 specimenUnderstand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulationsAttend annual department trainingsAnswer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiriesMinimum Qualifications:Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some statesMinimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital settingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite1-4 years of experience