Phlebotomist 6134

MDS Staffing; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Orlando, FL is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanency. The role centers on blood collection, specimen labeling, and maintaining proper processing workflows within a hospital-like environment.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen labeling and processing, and ensuring safe storage and transport of specimens per protocol. Required are state phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience; benefits are

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification valid for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and properly label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight and butterfly needles.
• Ensure orders match requisitions and transport specimens as required.
• Adhere to OSHA and DEP regulations and attend trainings.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 6134

Location: Orlando, FL

Schedule: Monday - Fri 6:30am-3pm

Projected duration: 3 month contract + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00036134

benefits are available

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
• minimum 1 year of experience