Phlebotomist 5978

Software Placement Group; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

The Software Placement Group is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Fairbanks, AK. It is full-time and on-site with the potential to convert to permanent placement after the contract term.

You will perform blood draws, label specimens, and ensure proper handling and transport. Requirements include a valid phlebotomy certification, 6 months’ venipuncture experience, and a high school diploma or GED.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data and decontamination activities
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Explain the venipuncture (blood drawing) and/or other specimen collection process clearly and courteously to patients
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow all 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 respond to inquiries

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Laboratory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Fairbanks, AK | Schedule: Full-time, contract, on-site, 8AM to 5PM M-F | Compensation: Benefits are available

Overview

A healthcare services organization is seeking a Phlebotomist to join its laboratory team on a contract basis, with potential for permanent placement. This role is essential 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, and record maintenance data and decontamination activities
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Explain the venipuncture (blood drawing) and/or other specimen collection process (e.g., urine or fecal) clearly and courteously to patients
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow all 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 respond to 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 is a contract opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent position, offering a projected duration of 3 months or more.