Phlebotomist 5427

Software Placement Group, SPG; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

A healthcare services organization is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join its laboratory team on a contract basis for a projected duration of 3 months, with strong potential for permanent placement.

The role requires phlebotomy certification, 6 months of venipuncture experience, and 2 years of overall lab experience. On-site schedule is 6am-2:30pm, M-F, with benefits available and on-site work in Davenport, FL.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required for the state of employment where applicable.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Minimum 2 years of overall laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data and decontamination activities.
• Update patient information as needed.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods to patients.
• Demonstrate proper 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 them, and follow protocols 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (state)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Davenport, FL | Schedule: Full-time, contract, on-site, 6am-2:30pm M-F | Compensation: Benefits are available

Overview

A healthcare services organization is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join its laboratory team on a contract basis for a projected duration of 3 months, with strong potential for permanent placement. This role is essential to ensuring accurate specimen collection and handling, supporting patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data and decontamination activities
• Update patient information as needed
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods (e.g., urine or fecal) to patients
• Demonstrate proper 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 them, and follow protocols 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

Required qualifications

• 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 is a contract opportunity, projected for 3 months, with the potential to become a permanent position, offering benefits and a defined schedule of 6am-2:30pm M-F.