Phlebotomist 5502

Software Placement Group, SPG; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits are available

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in Northwest Indiana seeks a contract Phlebotomist to support multiple sites. The role covers specimen collection, handling, and coordination across sites, with travel required.

Projected duration is 3 months, with strong potential to convert to permanent placement. Benefits and mileage are provided where applicable, and the schedule is full-time, on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of phlebotomy or lab experience.
• Venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Valid phlebotomy certification as required in some states.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles.
• Explain collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Match requisitions to tubes and verify labels for 100% accuracy.
• Package and store specimens to maintain sample integrity during transport.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures.
• Travel to multiple sites within the Northwest Indiana territory.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Merrillville, IN (with travel to multiple sites in Northwest Indiana) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A healthcare services organization is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join its laboratory operations on a contract basis for a projected duration of 3 months, with strong potential to convert to a permanent position. This role is essential to ensuring accurate specimen collection and handling across multiple site locations in Northwest Indiana, supporting quality patient care and lab efficiency.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws and other specimen collections, including venipuncture using straight and/or butterfly needles
• Explain collection procedures clearly and courteously to patients
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts for 100% accuracy
• Package and store specimens according to required temperature and protocol to maintain sample integrity during transport
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures
• Update patient information and assist with workflow recommendations
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Travel to multiple assigned sites within the Northwest Indiana territory

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation

Compensation and benefits

• Benefits are available
• Mileage expenses paid

Why this role

This is a contract opportunity with a projected duration of 3 months and potential for permanent placement, offering multiple openings, paid mileage, and available benefits for candidates ready to support laboratory operations across Northwest Indiana.