Phlebotomist 6051
This is a contract job opportunity.
Position: Phlebotomist 6051
Location: Asheville NC
Schedule: must be available for an 8 hour shift between 6AM to 6PM M-F
Projected duration: 3 months
Job Code:CVDJP00036051
Benefits are available
requires minimum 2 years of experience
requires adult and geriatric experience
will Float to other locations in Asheville, also travel to Hendersonville, and Clyde
Mileage expense paid
requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation
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