Phlebotomist

Job Overview

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position:
Phlebotomist 5680

Location:

North Charleston, SC

Schedule:

6am-5pm M-F Depending on location they are covering may need to start as early as 6AM, shifts will be 8 hours

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:

CVDJP

• benefits are available

This is a float position and candidate will need to travel to Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, SC, Goose Creek, SC, Summerville, SC, Walterboro, SC requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.

• 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

• requires a minimum of 1 year of experience
• requires pediatric and geriatric experience
• 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
• 1+ years of experience