This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5727

Location: Manhattan KS

Schedule: M-F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035727

Benefits are available

pay rate is $17.40 per hour

requires minimum of 1 year of experience required

Summary:

The primary role of a blood draw technician specialist is to aide in executing various assigned tasks, problem solving, educating, and providing suggestions to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities:

Experience with blood extractions, marking samples, spinning samples, documenting maintenance information and decontamination, updating patient records, etc.

Gathers and preserves samples following established protocols.

Clearly and politely explains the process of a venipuncture (blood extraction) and/or other specimen collection (e.g. urine or fecal) as needed

Demonstrates procedures using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully comprehends all orders from physicians.

Matches requisition forms with specimen tubes.

Mark, spin, divide, and freeze samples as indicated by test orders. Review all test requests or computer labels to ensure accuracy. Prepare samples for transport

Stores samples at required temperature, puts samples in proper collection container/tube, labels accurately, follows specific procedures for transport as needed to maintain sample integrity. Adheres to OSHA and DEP regulations.

Participates in annual departmental training

Answers phone calls, reviews lab results to address inquiries.

Minimum Requirements:

Valid certification in Phlebotomy for the state of employment as necessary in some states

At least 6 months of experience conducting venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

High School Diploma or GED

1 year of experience at minimum