Phlebotomist 5874

H. T. PROF Group; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Austin, TX is seeking a contract Phlebotomist with pediatric experience to support blood collection, labeling, and specimen processing. The role requires venipuncture skills, proper specimen handling, and adherence to safety protocols.

The position is a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement, working Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The candidate should have a phlebotomy certification and be proficient with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously; demonstrate techniques with straight or butterfly needles.
• Match requisition forms to specimen tubes and ensure correct labeling.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity per required protocols.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Pediatric experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

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

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