Phlebotomist 5669

True North Consultants, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Phlebotomist to support blood collection and specimen processing in the Austin area. The role involves float locations, day shifts, and potential for permanent placement after the contract period.

Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and handling specimens, and ensuring proper documentation and transport per lab protocols. Requires certified phlebotomist with at least 6 months' experience and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required where employed.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a lab or hospital.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Experience performing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data, and updating patient information.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and package specimens for transport.
• Store specimens at required temperatures and comply with OSHA/DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge operation

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5669

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: CVDJP00035669

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