Phlebotomist

This is a contract job opportunity.


Position: Phlebotomist 5788


Location: Overland Park KS


Schedule:Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am to
Noon
For Saturday, will be on a
rotating schedule, HM
stated might only need to
cover 1 Saturday a month


Projected duration: 3 months


Job code:CVDJP00035788

Benefits are available

requires a minimum of 2 years of experience

requires pediatric and geriatric experience

This is a float job. Mileage expense paid.


Will float to PSC's in Kansas and Missouri


requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation

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, 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.


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


High School Diploma or GED


2+ years of experience