Contract Phlebotomist: Blood Draws & Lab Tech (Laredo)

Connectly Recruiting; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting seeks a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Laredo, TX with potential for permanent hire. The role requires hands-on blood collection, specimen labeling, and accurate data entry across two locations with a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen processing, OSHA/DEP compliance, and clear communication with patients. Minimum qualifications include state phlebotomy certification, 6 months venipuncture experience, and HS diploma or GED.

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 1 year of experience

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.
• 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.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Connectly Recruiting seeks a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Laredo, TX with potential for permanent hire. The role requires hands-on blood collection, specimen labeling, and accurate data entry across two locations with a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen processing, OSHA/DEP compliance, and clear communication with patients. Minimum qualifications include state phlebotomy certification, 6 months venipuncture experience, and HS diploma or GED.