Pediatric Phlebotomist – Contract (Austin)

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Htprof seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Austin, TX. The position requires 3 to 4 years of pediatric-related venipuncture experience and a state phlebotomy certification. Schedule is typical M-F daytime, with potential for permanent placement after the contract.

Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and maintaining accurate patient and specimen records while adhering to OSHA and DEP regulations. Benefits are available.

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

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.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (state)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Htprof seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Austin, TX. The position requires 3 to 4 years of pediatric-related venipuncture experience and a state phlebotomy certification. Schedule is typical M-F daytime, with potential for permanent placement after the contract.

Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and maintaining accurate patient and specimen records while adhering to OSHA and DEP regulations. Benefits are available.