Phlebotomist 5647

Markent Personnel; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Mileage expenses paid

Job summary

Markent Personnel in Austin seeks a contract Phlebotomist to support multiple local sites, performing blood draws, labeling, and specimen handling with care for accuracy and safety. The role involves data entry and adherence to OSHA/DEP guidelines, with opportunities to contribute to workflow improvements.

This position requires a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 6 months venipuncture experience, and reliable transportation. Mileage is reimbursed and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.

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.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously; demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physician orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required; transport per protocol.
• Store specimens by required temperature and ensure specimen integrity per regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings and answer inquiries about lab results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5647

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.

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 1 year of experience