Job Title: Phlebotomist (Correctional role) Functional Group: Phlebotomy/Patient Service Location: Comstock New York 12821. Duration: 4 months (Extendable or contract to hire) Schedule: Mon, Tue, Thu (6am - 12pm) Pay Rate: $23/hr Requirements: 1-2 years of working experience as a phlebotomist. Active Driving License. Prefer correctional experience candidate. Experience with straight, butterfly needles and color tubes. 2 years of blood draw, venipunctures experience. Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following: 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 Checks 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. Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations Wears appropriate attire including all PPE Attend annual department trainings Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries Other duties as assigned.
