International Staff Consulting is hiring: Phlebotomist in Syracuse

Phlebotomist Opportunity

This is a contract job opportunity with potential for perm. Position: Phlebotomist. Location: Liverpool, NY and area. Schedule: M-F 6:45-5:30 (varied), rotating Sat's 7-11. Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm. Benefits are available. This is a float job. Requires a clean driving record. Home base is Liverpool.

Will float:

• Auburn
• Watertown
• Oneida
• Ithaca
• Syracuse
• East Syracuse
• Camillus
• Liverpool

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 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

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.