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6 Degrees Search in Ocala, FL is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws, label specimens, and maintain accurate patient information in a fast-paced lab environment.
The role requires a valid Phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience, with duties including following physician orders, sample transport, and adherence to OSHA regulations.
This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm
Position: Phlebotomist 5989
Location: Ocala, FL
Schedule: M-F 6:30am-3:00pm
Projected Duration 3 months + potential for perm
Job code: CVDJP00035989
benefits are available
requires minimum 2 years of experience
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
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.
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 settingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
High School Diploma or GED
minimum 2 years of experience