Pediatric Phlebotomist — Contract-to-Perm in Austin

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in Austin, TX with a potential for permanent hire. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The projected duration is about 3 months, with benefits available.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, data recording, and maintaining patient information. Requires pediatric phlebotomy experience and certification; familiarity with venipuncture techniques using straight or butterfly needles is

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.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric phlebotomy experience will be considered a plus.

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.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in Austin, TX with a potential for permanent hire. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The projected duration is about 3 months, with benefits available.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, data recording, and maintaining patient information. Requires pediatric phlebotomy experience and certification; familiarity with venipuncture techniques using straight or butterfly needles is