Centrifuge, Computer Testing, Consulting, Geriatrics, Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Medical Records, Pediatrics, Phlebotomy, Record Keeping, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Team Player
LOCATION
Yakima, WA
POSTED
21 days ago
Phlebotomist I
Location: Yakima, WA Duration: 3 Months with possible contract to hire
Description: 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 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
Day to Day Responsibilities : IOP location will be working with age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics. Will draw about 25 patients a day and will also handle the on-site point of care testing.
Required Skills: These skills are non-negotiable. These skills are required for submittal. Comfortable working as a team Exp with age groups from pedi to geri