Phlebotomist 5622

Job Juncture; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent hire in a fast-paced hospital laboratory in Texas.

Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and maintaining specimens; you'll explain the venipuncture process to patients, ensure accuracy, and comply with OSHA regulations. The position requires certification and at least 6 months' experience.

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.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and store per protocols.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer inquiries and maintain patient information.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Schedule: Mon-Thursday - 8:30 A.M to 5:30 P.M, Fri - 7:30 A.M - 3:30 P.M

Projected duration: 3 month contract + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035622

benefits are available

minimum 2 years of experience

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

minimum 2 years of experience