Phlebotomist 5666

Keystone Distinction Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract position in the Austin, TX area. The role involves float assignments across locations, with a typical M-F schedule from 8am to 5pm and potential additional daytime hours.

Projected duration is 3 months with potential to convert to permanent, and mileage reimbursement is provided. Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, maintaining accurate patient information, and ensuring compliance with test orders

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification as required by state.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience performing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, and split specimens per test orders.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Maintain and verify accuracy of patient information and requisitions.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA/DEP regs.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5666

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: CVDJP00035666

benefits are available

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

requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

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.