What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Cynet Systems?
We are looking for Phlebotomist for our client in Flushing, NY
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Job Location: Flushing, NY
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Pay Range: $23.30hr - $25.03hr
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 Qualifications:
- Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where candidates 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 0-2 years of experience
Required Skills:
- Phlebotomy on children – all types of patients.
- Hard sticks and needles.
- Processing.
- Detail oriented and good experience.
- Computer skills.
- Data Entry and processing.
- Spanish speaking is VERY much preferred – dominant language spoken there.
Salary : $23 - $25
