This is a contract job opportunity

Position: Phlebotomist 3755

Location:Earth City MO

Schedule:The schedule for this position will be: Monday- Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM, Weekend Rotation (Every 3rd)

Projected duration:This is a 3 month position/ can extend due to business needs

Job code:CVDJP00023755

This is a float job

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have a Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
Must be at least 21 years’ old

Customer service experience is a plus
Very punctual with strong time management skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to problem solve customer issues
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Summary:

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 requiredDemonstrate 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 trainingsAnswer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 0-2 years of experience