Phlebotomist 5033

True North Consultants, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract position with potential for permanent placement. The role supports blood collection, specimen handling, labeling, and routine lab tasks in a fast-paced setting.

The successful candidate will have a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 6 months of venipuncture experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Expect a 6:00–14:30 schedule, with training and compliance to OSHA/DEP regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge and record maintenance data
• Collect and store specimens per procedures and maintain patient information
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles
• Follow physician orders and verify lab requisitions against scripts
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity per OSHA/DEP regs
• Attend department trainings and respond to inquiries about results

Skills

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Office

Patient care

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5033

Location: Saint Petersburg FL

Schedule: 6am-2:30pm M-F

Projected Duration 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035033

minimum 1 year of experience required

Summary:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position 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.

Minimum 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