Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 5579

Salary: $22 - $25 per hour

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA

Position: Phlebotomist 5579

Location: Manhattan Beach CA and area (float job)

Schedule: see below

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035579

Pay rate: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience

Benefits are available

Minimum 2 years of experience required

Must be available from 6AM to 6PM M-F

Could start as early as 6AM or end as late as 6PM depending on location covering

Float from Manhattan Beach to Newport Beach

Float throughout South Bay/OC Region to assist at different PSC's as needed

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

Summary: Phlebotomy/Data entry

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 minimum 2 years of experience