Phlebotomist

Pride Health; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 27,923 - 31,175; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Largo, FL is seeking a Float Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract position. The role requires 3-5 years of phlebotomy experience and the ability to perform various specimen collection techniques. Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement savings, are offered. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of phlebotomy experience is required.
• Experience in specimen collection and handling.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explain the process of the venipuncture.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Specimen collection and handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Float Phlebotomist – Largo, FL 33770

Base Pay Range

$20.27/hr - $22.63/hr

The salary is determined by an individual's level of experience, as well as any relevant licenses and certifications they may hold.

Duration & Schedule

3-month assignment with the possibility of contract-to-hire. Duration may extend beyond 6 months. Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 3:30pm, rotating Saturday.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collect and store specimens in accordance with established procedures.
• Properly explain in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and/or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physicians' orders. Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against the script to ensure 100% correctness.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to the required temperature and maintain proper placement.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of phlebotomy experience is required.
• Experience in specimen collection and handling.

Benefits

Pride Health offers applicable employees 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, employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care