Floating Phlebotomist — Austin Area (Contract to Perm)

Zaddy Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits available

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Austin is seeking a phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent conversion. The position involves venipuncture, specimen processing, and cross-location coverage within the Austin area.

Flexible daytime hours and multi-location float work are expected. Required are a valid phlebotomy certification and 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting; MS Office proficiency is also expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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.
• Explains in a clear but courteous manner the venipuncture process and other specimen collection as required.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all 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, labels, and transport protocol.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Austin is seeking a phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent conversion. The position involves venipuncture, specimen processing, and cross-location coverage within the Austin area.

Flexible daytime hours and multi-location float work are expected. Required are a valid phlebotomy certification and 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting; MS Office proficiency is also expected.