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Phlebotomist 4499

H. T. PROF Group, New York, NY, United States


This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for permanent.

Location: Liverpool, NY

Schedule: M-F 7:30AM-4:00PM Rotating Sat’s 7:00AM-11:00

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for permanent.

Job code: CVDJP00034499

Benefits are available.

Must be comfortable doing hard sticks.

Summary
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshoot, train, and make workflow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities

Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.; collect and store specimens according to established procedures.

Properly explain in a clear but courteous manner the process of venipuncture (blood drawing) and/or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.

Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles; fully understand all physician orders; match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.

Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% correct.

Package specimens for transport; store specimen samples according to required temperature; place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes; accurately label; follow different procedures as outlined by specific protocols necessary for transport to maintain specimen integrity.

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 of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

High School Diploma or GED.

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