ITech Consulting Partners is hiring: Phlebotomist 0328 in Boston

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

Location: Boston, MA (Tremont Street)

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for permanent placement

Job Code: CVDJP00030328

Benefits: Benefits are available

Position Type: Float position for Medford, Boston, Quincy areas. Requires a clean driving record.

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

Position Responsibilities:

1. Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
2. Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
3. Explain the process of venipuncture and other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) in a clear and courteous manner.
4. Demonstrate technique 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, accurately label, and follow specific procedures 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.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
3. High School diploma or equivalent or Phlebotomy Certification.