Certified Phlebotomist

Pride Health; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health in Largo, FL is hiring a Phlebotomist I for a 3-month contract, with possible extension and temp-to-perm options. The shift is 7am–3:30pm and pay is $18–$19 per hour on W2.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 0–2 years of experience, and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is also expected. Phlebotomy certification is preferred where required by state.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 0–2 years of experience in phlebotomy or related field.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture per orders.
• Label, centrifuge, and store specimens per protocol.
• Record maintenance data and update patient information.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Labeling specimens

Centrifuging

Data entry

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pride Health is hiring for a Phlebotomist I in Largo, FL, USA 33771; it's a contract role.

Job Location: Largo, FL, USA 33771

Job Duration: 3 Months (Possible of extension) - TEMP TO PERM OPTIONAL (Contingent Worker can be converted to Full Time Employee based on Performance)

Shift:7am-3:30pm

Pay range: $18-$19/HR ON W2.

High School Diploma or GED; 0-2 years of experience.

Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Description:

Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow 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 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; 0-2 years of experience.

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.