Phlebotomist 5669

Htprof; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Job summary

Htprof in Austin, TX is seeking a phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential to become permanent. The role involves blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, and maintaining accurate patient data, with float assignments across the Austin area.

Schedule is M-F 8am–5pm, may require additional daytime hours; mileage reimbursement provided; a clean driving record and reliable transportation are required. This position emphasizes safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture.
• Label, centrifuge, and decontaminate specimens; record maintenance data.
• Match lab requisitions to specimens and ensure proper labeling.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

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: 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