Phlebotomist

This is a contract job opportunity, covering a leave of absence.

Schedule : M-F 8am-5pm

Summary :

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

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Requirements

Experience : Experienced as a CPT for at least 6 months to a year and Proficient in medical terminology.

Education : High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Certifications : Phlebotomy Certification – Current California State Phlebotomy Licensure and Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

Language requirements : Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred but not required.

Benefits

Compensation : $25.03 Min - $28.09 Mid - $31.64 Max. (Mid 5-year experience)