Phlebotomist 5650

Job Juncture; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Job Juncture in Austin, TX is seeking a contract Phlebotomist to support lab operations across the Austin area. The role offers 3 months with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with possible additional daytime hours and will float to multiple locations.

Mileage expenses are paid; a clean driving record and reliable transportation are required. Minimum qualifications include a valid phlebotomy certification, high school diploma or GED, and at least 6 months of

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required; 6 months venipuncture experience preferred.
• HS diploma or GED required; valid certification for the state where employed.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and obtain proper consent.
• Match requisitions to specimens and package for transport.
• Attend trainings and maintain OSHA DEP compliance.

Skills

Blood draw

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Record keeping

OSHA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

MS Office

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: CVDJP00035650

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