Phlebotomist 2426

This is a contract job opportunity.

Position: Phlebotomist 2426

Location: Laguna Hills CA and area

Schedule: 1 st shift
6 Am to 6 PM Mon -Fri
might be asked to cover a
Saturday shift. Shifts are
only 8 hours but
depending on location they
are covering may need to
start as early as 6 AM or
end at 6 PM

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00032426

Benefits are available

Experience with Pediatric and Geriatric draws required

CA State Phlebotomy License required

This is a float position.

Requires a clean driving record

pay rate is $25 per hour

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