Phlebotomist 5668

Aspire Talent Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in the Austin, TX area. The position involves floating to multiple locations within the Austin area, with a typical M-F schedule from 8am to 5pm. Mileage expenses are paid, and there is potential for permanent placement after ~3 months.

A clean driving record is required. Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• HS diploma or GED required; Phlebotomy certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label and process specimens, and ensure proper decontamination.
• Collect and store specimens per procedures; document patient information and orders.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and demonstrate proper technique.
• Match requisitions with tubes, label, centrifuge, and package specimens for transport.
• Maintain specimen integrity according to OSHA/DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.
• Answer inquiries by phone and review lab results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Patient communication

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5668

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: CVDJP00035668

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