Phlebotomist 1973

About the position

This is a contract job opportunity

Position: Phlebotomist 1973

Location: Memphis TN

Schedule; Monday-Friday 8am-
4:30pm 1hr lunch
Occasionally covering other
nearby accounts &
occasional Saturday
If covering other shifts,
would be within a 25 mile
radius of normal site

Projected duration: 3 months plus potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00031973

benefits are available

requires clean driving record

Will be responsible for blood draw & Processing for a very busy OB office.
If traveling on occasion to cover different sites, will need peds/geriatric experience as other sites see larger scope of patients.
Hours will usually be 8-4:30/5:00 but will ultimately be up to patient load; might have to stay after if office running behind,
etc. Candidate should be aware of this that while it does not happen frequently, they will need to stay through last patient.

Summary:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow 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

minimum 2 years of experience

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