Phlebotomist 5668

True North Consultants, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. You will perform blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and specimen handling across Austin-area sites, with mileage reimbursement and daytime hours.

The role requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Responsibilities include assisting in procedures, updating patient information, and ensuring compliance with lab protocols and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens per procedures.
• Centrifuge specimens and document maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and demonstrate technique.
• Match requisitions to specimens and package for transport.
• Store specimens properly and comply with OSHA/DEP regulations.
• Attend annual trainings and answer lab results inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture proficiency

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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