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Phlebotomy Opportunity

This is a contract job opportunity. Position: Phlebotomist 2426. Location: Laguna Hills CA and area.

Schedule: 1st shift 6 AM to 6 PM Mon -Fri might be asked to cover a Saturday shift. Shifts are only 8 hours but depending on location they are covering may need to start as early as 6 AM or end at 6 PM.

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm. Benefits are available.

Job code: CVDJP00032426.

Experience with Pediatric and Geriatric draws required. CA State Phlebotomy License required. This is a float position. Requires a clean driving record. Pay rate is $25 per hour.

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 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 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 2 years of experience