Phlebotomist, Hospital Phlebotomy

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 0942

Location: Wichita KS

Schedule:730am -600pm Monday-
Friday. Our earliest sites
open at 7:30, our latest
site closes at 6. But
normally it is 8-5.

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00030942
Benefits are available
Float position
Will be traveling to locations
within Wichita area,
Could start as early as 7 and
some locations close at 7:30 PM
so candidates will need to be
available from 7 AM to 7:30 PM
depending on the shift they are
covering.

Requires a clean driving record.
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

1-2+ years of experience