Phlebotomist

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 4927

Location: Itasca IL and suburbs (float job)

Schedule:

will need to be available to work 6AM to 7:30 PM depending location they are covering.

Will also need to be available for Saturday hours from 8AM to 12PM

They may have to work a Sunday shift as well. (7AM-7PM is when they could be requested to work)

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00034927

benefits are available

pay rate - $21 to $23 per hour

requires Neonatal to Geriatric patients experience

requires a minimum of 3 years of experience

This is a float job. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.

Will float to following locations:

Float position will be covering a large scale of locations from: Joliet, IL Makena, IL, Marionette Park, IL, Palos Park, IL Oak Brook, Tinley Park, IL, Chicago, IL, Evanston, IL and Waukegan, IL

Phlebotomist will be responsible for blood draws and timed glucose tolerance testing. They will also be responsible
for processing those specimens (plus, paps, cultures, urine specimens and those collected by the office staff) in our
computer system. The phlebotomist will also be responsible for packaging up the specimens for pick up by the
courier. As well as maintaining inventory of stock. High customer service is a must

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 requiredDemonstrate 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 transportStores 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 trainingsAnswer 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 statesMinimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital settingProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteHigh School Diploma or GED Minimum 2 years of experience