Phlebotomist 5668

Job Juncture; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits available

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract role in the Austin, TX area. The position is float across Austin and surrounding areas with mileage reimbursement and required clean driving record.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with possible additional daytime hours. Duration is 3 months with potential for permanent placement based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.
• Centrififuge specimens, record maintenance data and decontaminate as required.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients and demonstrate technique.
• Collect, label, and transport specimens per protocol and test orders.
• Ensure specimen integrity through proper storage and temperature control.
• Attend annual department trainings and respond to inquiries about results.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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: 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