Phlebotomist 5840

Job Juncture; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Job Juncture in Texas is seeking a qualified phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. Responsibilities include performing venipunctures, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring accurate documentation.

The role requires a valid phlebotomy certification, 6 months of experience in a fast-paced lab, and familiarity with OSHA guidelines. Occasional travel to Bastrop may be required; benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, collect and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly to patients and demonstrate technique.
• Match laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store per required temperatures.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Venipuncture proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Schedule: 8am to 5pm M-F

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035840

benefits are available

may be asked to cover location in Bastrop if needed.

requires minimum 5 years of experience

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 5 years of experience