Phlebotomist Spanish Speaking 0332 Job at Bridgeway Professionals in Washington

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

Schedule: M-F 9AM-6PM

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for permanent placement

Job code: CVDJP00030332

Benefits are 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, and updating patient information.
2. Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
3. Properly explain the process of venipuncture (blood drawing) and other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
4. Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
5. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
6. Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
7. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
8. Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
9. Package specimens for transport.
10. Store specimen samples according to required temperature, placing samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately labeling, and following specific protocols for transport to maintain specimen integrity.
11. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
12. Attend annual department trainings.
13. Answer telephone calls and 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.