Phlebotomist 6135

MDS Staffing; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Lakeland, FL. The position runs 6:30am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday, with rotating Saturdays. Projected duration is 3 months, with potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, and data recording, with benefits available. Minimum 2 years of experience and proper phlebotomy certification are required.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification required where employed.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a busy lab or hospital.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and vessel access using standard techniques.
• Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for testing.
• Record maintenance data and comply with protocols.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Prepare and transport specimens per OSHA guidelines.
• Attend department trainings and meetings.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 6135

Location: Lakeland FL

Schedule: 6:30am-2:30pm M-F ROTAING SATURDAY

Projected Duration 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00036135

benefits are available

minimum 2 years of experience

Description:

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 settingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• minimum 2 years of experience