Phlebotomist 5667

Job Juncture; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Floating locations in Austin

Job summary

Job Juncture in Austin is seeking a contract Phlebotomist for a 3-month assignment with potential to move to permanent. Location: Austin, TX; schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; occasional additional daytime hours; responsibilities include blood draws and specimen labeling, with mileage paid for travel within the Austin area.

The role requires valid Phlebotomy certification, at least 6 months venipuncture experience in fast-paced labs, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required.
• 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in fast-paced labs or hospitals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience performing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Centrifuging specimens and recording maintenance data.
• Decontamination and updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Ensure test requisitions match and are accurate.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Maintain required specimen storage conditions.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer calls and relay laboratory results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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: CVDJP00035667

Benefits

• 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