Phlebotomist 5666 King Recruiting Services

KingRecruitingServices; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices seeks a contract Phlebotomist in the Austin, TX area to perform blood draws, label specimens, and support routine laboratory operations. This 3-month assignment offers potential for permanent hire and will involve floating between Austin area sites.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with possible additional daytime hours. A valid phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience are required.

Qualifications

• Certified phlebotomist per state requirements.
• At least 6 months venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Ensure correct test requisitions and package specimens.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Laboratory safety

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge operation

Lab centrifuge

Job description

Location: Austin, TX

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.

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