Phlebotomist 5667

Recruiters' Network Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available

Floating locations in Austin area

Job summary

Recruiters' Network Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in the Austin, TX area. Responsibilities include drawing blood, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate patient information.

The role involves travel within the Austin area and potential for permanent placement. The position requires a valid phlebotomy certification (state-specific) and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

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.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Match requisitions to specimen tubes and label/centrifuge/split specimens as required.
• Ensure specimens are properly stored and transported per protocol.

Skills

Venipuncture technique

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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: CVDJP00035667

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