Phlebotomist Spanish Speaking 0332 Job at Ethical Search Professionals, Ltd. in

This is a contract job opportunity with potential for permanent placement.

Schedule: M-F 9AM-6PM

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job Code: CVDJP00030332

Benefits: Available

Summary:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.

Responsibilities:

1. Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, and decontamination.
2. Updating patient information and collecting/storing specimens according to established procedures.
3. Properly explaining the process of venipuncture (blood drawing) and other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
4. Demonstrating techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
5. Fully understanding all physicians' orders and matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
6. Labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test order.
7. Checking all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
8. Packaging specimens for transport and storing specimen samples according to required temperature.
9. Accurately labeling and following procedures outlined by specific protocols for transport to maintain specimen integrity.
10. Understanding and complying with OSHA and DEP regulations.
11. Attending annual department trainings and answering telephone calls to read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
2. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
4. High School Diploma or GED.
5. 0-2 years of experience.