Phlebotomist 5648

Top Echelon LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits are available

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent hire. You will perform blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and transport of specimens while maintaining accurate patient data. Mileage expenses are paid.

The position offers a M-F 8am–5pm schedule and may require other daytime hours. A valid phlebotomy certification and 6+ months of venipuncture experience are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously. Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physician orders and match requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper storage and temperature requirements.
• Attend annual department trainings and answer inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5648

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: CVDJP00035648

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