Phlebotomist

Job Title: Phlebotomist (Correctional role)
Functional Group: Phlebotomy/Patient Service
Location: Peekskill New York 10566
Duration: 4 months (Extendable or contract to hire)
Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5:30pm) w/rotating Sat (9am - 1pm)
Pay Rate: $23/hr

Requirements:

• 2 years of working experience as a phlebotomist.
• Spanish Speaking is Required. 
• High School Diploma or GED Required. 
• 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.