Phlebotomist

Job Details

• Contract job opportunity.
• Position:
  Phlebotomist 3998
• Location:
  
  Downey, CA and area (float job, will float to locations from Yorba Linda to El Segundo, Orange and LA counties)
• Schedule:
  
  8‑hour shifts; may need to arrive 6:30 AM or finish as late as 4 PM
• Projected duration: 3 months
• Job code: CVDJP
• Pay rate: $23.87 to $25.16 per hour (depending on experience)
• Benefits are available.
• Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.
• Requires pediatric and geriatric experience.

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble‑shooting, training and making workflow recommendations.

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 (e.g., urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrates technique(s) using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understands all of the physicians' orders.

Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required by test order. Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Packages specimens for transport. Stores specimen samples according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific protocols deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.

Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attends annual department trainings. Answers telephone calls, reads laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

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.