Job Description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.
Position: Phlebotomist 2118
Location: Walnut Creek CA

Schedule: 1st shift 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Candidate needs to be
flexible with days and times worked as the Labs are open 7 days a week so work some weekend hours.
The HM sends out a schedule to go over days
and times the worker will be working. Shifts are 8 hour shifts
Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm
Job code:CVDJP(phone number removed)
Benefits are available
California state phlebotomy License required
must have pediatrics experience
Will be required to travel to other locations within 5 to 10 minutes from base
Requires a clean driving record
pay rate is $28.25 per hour
Minimum 2 years of experience

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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