Phlebotomist 5647

Job Juncture; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits are available

Float locations in the Austin area

Job summary

Job Juncture is hiring a contract phlebotomist for Austin, TX and surrounding areas. The role involves performing venipuncture, labeling, and processing of specimens, plus data entry and patient communication.

The position is a 3-month contract with potential for permanent hire and requires reliable transportation. Responsibilities include specimen handling, proper packaging for transport, and adhering to OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification (state-specific) required.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to float to Austin area locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing assigned phlebotomy duties and troubleshooting.
• Perform blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and specimen handling.
• Record maintenance data and update patient information.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package, store, and transport specimens per protocol.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Laboratory procedures

Customer communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location: Austin TX and area - float job

Schedule: M-F 8am to 5 pm - may need to be available other daytime hours

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035647

• benefits are available

• will float locations in the Austin area.
• Mileage expenses paid.

requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Description:

Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow 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.

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 1 year of experience