Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 6065

Salary: $23 - $23 per hour

Location:

Chicago, IL

Minimum Degree:
High School Diploma or GED minimum 2 years of experience

Relocation Assistance:
Not Available

This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for perm. Position:
Phlebotomist 6065

Location:

Float throughout the Waukegan and Chicago area

Clean driving record and reliable transportation required

Mileage expenses paid

Schedule:

Candidates will need to be available to work 8am-7:30pm Varied depending location they are covering

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP benefits are available

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