Phlebotomist 5989

Software Placement Group; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Ocala, FL. The role involves clinical specimen collection, labeling, and processing to maintain workflow in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen handling, and communications with patients and physicians to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. On-site, full-time schedule with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Minimum 2 years of overall work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data.
• Collect and store specimens according to procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process to patients clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate proper technique using straight or butterfly needles.
• Follow physicians\' orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Ensure accurate labeling, centrifugation, and specimen handling as required by orders.
• Package specimens for transport meeting temperature and container protocols.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual training.
• Answer calls and relay laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Ocala, FL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, M-F 6:30am-3:00pm | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A healthcare services provider is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist for a contract engagement in Ocala, FL, projected to last 3 months with potential for permanent hire. This role is essential to ensuring accurate specimen collection and smooth laboratory workflow in a fast-paced clinical environment.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, 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) to patients
• 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
• Verify all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport, following proper temperature and container protocols to maintain specimen integrity
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department training sessions
• Answer telephone calls and relay laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Required qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states
• Minimum 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Minimum 2 years of experience overall
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED

Compensation and benefits

• Benefits are available

Why this role

This is a contract opportunity projected to last 3 months, with the potential to become permanent, offering a chance to apply hands-on phlebotomy skills in a structured, fast-paced clinical setting.