Phlebotomist 6137

United Future; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

United Future in Laredo, Texas seeks a Phlebotomist on a 3-month contract with potential for permanent employment. The role requires performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and maintaining accurate records in a fast‑paced clinical lab.

You will travel between two locations in Laredo with structured Monday to Thursday morning shifts at first site and Tuesday to Friday at second, following the schedule outlined.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens per procedures.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture process courteously to patients.
• Ensure specimen labeling, packaging, and transport according to protocol.
• Attend department trainings and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Answer telephone inquiries and read lab results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 6137

Location: Laredo, TX

Schedule: 1st shift - see below

Projected duration: 3 month contract + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00036137

benefits are available

First location in Laredo will be Mondays

all day, Tuesday, Wednesday

and Thursday from 8am - 10am.

Then travel to 2nd location in Laredo

Schedule at this

location will be Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday after

10am coming for first location,

Fridays all day at this location.

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