Phlebotomist II

Position Title: Phlebotomist

Work Location: USA - NY - Liverpool - 5112 W Taft Road - Float position, home base is Liverpool. This area has 12 PSC's they would float to: 1. Baldwinsville 2. Camillus 3. Cazenovia 4. Cicero 5. East Syracuse 6. Fayetteville 7. Liverpool 8. Pulaski 9. Syracuse 10. Watertown

Assignment Duration: 3 months

Work Schedule: M-F 6:45-5:30 (varied) Rotating Sat's 8am-12pm

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Vaccines required: Varicella, MMR, Tb, Hep B. Candidate can decline Hep B series. Color vision required.

This is a floating position so the candidate must have a reliable vehicle, a good driving history (MVR), and a valid driver's license. We are looking for at least 1.5 years of experience.

Position Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Key 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.

Qualification & Experience:

• 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
• 2-4 years of experience