Phlebotomist 5669

Top Echelon LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits available

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract role in the Austin area. The position involves floating to locations within the Austin area, with a daytime schedule and potential for permanent placement. Mileage expenses are paid, and a clean driving record is required.

The role emphasizes venipuncture, specimen processing, and adherence to OSHA/DEP regulations. Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and communicating procedures clearly to

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required for state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab/hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge, and decontaminate as required.
• Collect and store specimens according to procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Ensure orders match specimen tubes and requisitions.
• Label, centrifuge, and freeze specimens per test order.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity per protocols.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer phone calls and relay laboratory results.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

MS Office proficiency

High school diploma or GED

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Minimum 1 year experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

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