Phlebotomist 5977

Software Placement Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks a skilled phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Anchorage, AK, with potential conversion to a permanent position. The role involves blood draws, specimen handling, and adherence to procedures to ensure accurate lab results.

On-site schedule is 8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday. Requirements include a state phlebotomy certification (where required), 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens; record maintenance data and decontamination activities.
• Collect and store specimens according to procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process to patients as required.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to address inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Data entry

Phone support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Anchorage, AK | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 8AM to 5PM M-F, contract (3 months, with potential for permanent placement) | Compensation: Benefits are available

Overview

A healthcare services employer is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join its laboratory team on a contract basis in Anchorage, AK, with the potential to convert to a permanent position. This role is essential to ensuring accurate specimen collection and handling, supporting quality patient care and reliable lab results.

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) as required
• Demonstrate proper 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, label accurately, and 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 address 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

Compensation and benefits

• Benefits are available

Why this role

This contract position offers the potential to convert to a permanent role, providing an opportunity for long-term stability in a fast-paced laboratory environment.