Phlebotomist 5986

Htprof; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Htprof in Charleston, SC seeks a contract phlebotomist with at least 6 months venipuncture experience to support fast-paced labs. Primary duties include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and ensuring proper storage and transport of samples.

The role requires a valid phlebotomy certification as needed by the state, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations. Potential for permanent placement after 3 months.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Package specimens for transport and store according to required protocol; ensure specimen integrity.
• Adhere to OSHA and DEP regulations and participate in annual trainings.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location: Charleston SC

Schedule: M-F 7am to 4pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035986

benefits are available

Minimum 1 year of experience

Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow 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