Phlebotomist 6112

True North Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Columbus, GA seeks a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent employment. You will perform venipuncture, label specimens, and maintain accurate records at a fast-paced lab.

The role requires compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations, centrifugation tasks, proper specimen transport, and clear communication with patients. Schedule is M-F 8:30a-5:30p with potential location flexibility; benefits available.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Decontaminate and store specimens as required.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper labeling.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.
• Answer telephone inquiries and read laboratory results if needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Lab safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6112

Location: Columbus, GA

May float to other locations as needed

Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5:30p

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036112

benefits are available

3 years of phlebotomy experience required

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:

1. Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
2. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
4. High School Diploma or GED