Phlebotomist 5579
Salary: $22 - $25 per hour
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Position: Phlebotomist 5579
Location: Manhattan Beach CA and area (float job)
Schedule: see below
Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm
Job code: CVDJP
Pay rate: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits are available
Minimum 2 years of experience required
Must be available from 6AM to 6PM M-F
Could start as early as 6AM or end as late as 6PM depending on location covering
Float from Manhattan Beach to Newport Beach
Float throughout South Bay/OC Region to assist at different PSC's as needed
Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid
Summary: Phlebotomy/Data entry
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 required
Demonstrate 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 transport
Stores 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 trainings
Answer 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 states
Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
High School Diploma or GED minimum 2 years of experience