Phlebotomist 5874

Keystone Distinction Group; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Phlebotomist in Austin, TX for a contract position with a potential path to permanent hire. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, with an approximate duration of 3 months and benefits available.

Experience in pediatric settings and proficiency with venipuncture are required. The role emphasizes performing blood draws, labeling, centrifugation, and proper specimen handling, with adherence to OSHA guidelines and physician orders.

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 2 years of experience.

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.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously; demonstrate technique using straight and butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physician orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper storage conditions and temperature controls.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5874

Location: Austin TX

Schedule: M-F 8am to 5 pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035874

benefits are available

requires 3 to 4 years of pediatric experience

must be skilled with hard sticks

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 2 years of experience