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Phlebotomist 3640

Retail Options, Albany, New York, United States

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Position Phlebotomist 3640

Location: Albany, NY

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9a-5:30p, every other Sat 7a-11a

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for permanent

Job code: CVDJP00033640

Benefits are available.

Key Tasks

Phlebotomy on all ages

Hard sticks and needles, urine, thyroid testing

Processing

Detail oriented and good experience

Computer skills

Data Entry and processing

Summary The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow 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) or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.

Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles, fully understand all physician orders, match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.

Check all test requisitions or computer labels against script to ensure 100% correct.

Package specimens for transport; store specimens according to required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection containers, accurately label, follow different procedures as outlined by specific protocols needed for transport to maintain specimen integrity.

Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual department trainings; answer telephone calls and 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.

Minimum 1.5 Years Of Experience

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

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