Phlebotomist

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 4864

Location: Durham NC

Schedule:Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:8:30am - 5:30pm;
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Job code:CVDJP00034864

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Benefits are available

minimum 1 year of experience required

This is a float job. Mileage expenses paid

Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. This is a float position for Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Roxboro.

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 SuiteHigh School Diploma or GED

minimum 2 years of experience