Phlebotomist 5727

Software Placement Group, SPG; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

SPG is seeking a Phlebotomist to join its healthcare lab team in Manhattan, KS. This contract position offers potential for permanent placement and pays $17.40 per hour, with a full-time on-site schedule (M-F, 7:30 am–4:30 pm).

The role requires phlebotomy certification, at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting, and proficiency with MS Office. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment is required.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label and centrifuge specimens, and maintain data accuracy.
• Update patient information and handle specimens per procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and collection procedures clearly to patients.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Phlebotomy technique

Venipuncture proficiency

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (state)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Manhattan, KS | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, M-F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm | Compensation: $17.40 per hour

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 critical to ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing that supports patient care and diagnostic testing.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and complete decontamination procedures
• Update patient information and collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Explain the venipuncture and other specimen collection processes (e.g., urine or fecal) clearly and courteously 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 and store samples at required temperatures using appropriate containers/tubes
• Follow 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 satisfy 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
• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED

Compensation and benefits

• Pay rate of $17.40 per hour
• Benefits are available

Why this role

This is a contract position with a projected duration of 3 months and potential for permanent hire, offering benefits and a straightforward Monday-Friday daytime schedule.