Phlebotomist 5314

Software Placement Group; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks a phlebotomist for a contract, on-site role in Yakima, WA. You will support pediatric and geriatric patients through accurate specimen collection and quality patient care.

The position offers potential to convert to permanent with benefits. State phlebotomy certification, 6 months venipuncture experience, and 2 years overall experience are required. Proficiency in MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience.
• Minimum 2 years of overall work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and other procedures to patients clearly.
• Follow physicians' orders and ensure specimen integrity.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain proper labeling.

Skills

Venipuncture

Pediatrics

Geriatrics

Microsoft Office

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Location: Yakima, WA | Schedule: Full-time, contract, on-site (Monday-Friday, 8-5 or 10/10:30AM-7PM, schedule being finalized) | Compensation: Benefits available

Overview

A healthcare services provider is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist for a contract position with strong potential to convert to a permanent role. This is an opportunity to join a clinical laboratory team supporting both pediatric and geriatric patient populations, playing a key role in accurate specimen collection and quality patient care.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data and decontamination activities
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures (e.g., urine or fecal) to patients
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow 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 scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, and follow protocol-specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Assist with various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and workflow recommendations

Required qualifications

• Experience with pediatrics and geriatrics
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED

Compensation and benefits

• Benefits are available

Why this role

This contract position offers the potential to become permanent, along with available benefits, for a phlebotomist experienced in both pediatric and geriatric care.