Phlebotomist 6145

Calqulate; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in San Antonio, TX is seeking a contract Phlebotomist (Position: 6145) to support blood collection and specimen processing Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

You will perform venipuncture, label and centrifuge specimens, maintain accurate records, and adhere to OSHA regulations while training and recommending workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrates technique with straight needles and butterfly needles.
• Ensures correct labeling and transport of specimens.
• Complies with OSHA and DEP regulations; attends annual trainings.
• Answers phone inquiries and reads lab results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (state)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6145

Location: San Antonio, TX

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036145

benefits are available

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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 setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED