Phlebotomist 5697

Software Placement Group, SPG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Not disclosed is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the laboratory team in Charlotte, NC on a contract basis with potential for permanent placement. The role focuses on accurate specimen collection, patient care support, and strict protocol adherence.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, storage, and compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations. Prior pediatric and geriatric experience is required, along with MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and maintain data records.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection methods to patients clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using straight or butterfly needles.
• Follow physicians' orders and match requisition forms to tubes.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper storage temperatures.
• Adhere to OSHA and DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer calls and read lab results to respond to inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (state)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC | Schedule: Full-time, contract, on-site, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM M-F | Compensation: Benefits are available

Overview

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Phlebotomist to join its laboratory team on a contract basis with potential for permanent placement. This role is essential to ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing, supporting patient care through precise blood draws and adherence to strict laboratory protocols.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data and decontamination activities
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods (e.g., urine or fecal) to patients
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow physicians' orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Check all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, and accurately label them following protocol-specific procedures to maintain specimen integrity during transport
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to respond to inquiries

Required qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, 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
• Pediatric experience required
• Geriatric experience required

Compensation and benefits

• Benefits are available

Why this role

This is a contract opportunity with potential for permanent placement, offering the chance to apply specialized pediatric and geriatric phlebotomy skills in a structured laboratory setting.