Bridgeway Professionals is hiring: Phlebotomist 0551 in Danvers

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

Schedule: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm (not all in one day, but may be required to work a few days a week until 8 pm), Monday-Friday, no weekends required.

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for permanent placement.

Job code: CVDJP00030551

Benefits: Benefits are available.

Position Type: Float position. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

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, and updating patient information.
2. Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
3. Properly explain in a clear but courteous manner the process of venipuncture (blood drawing) and/or 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, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, and follow procedures outlined by specific protocols deemed necessary 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.