Phlebotomist 6145

MDS Staffing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a Phlebotomist in San Antonio, TX for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Oncology diagnostic phlebotomy experience is required, with 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate records while complying with OSHA and DEP regulations. Certification in phlebotomy and a HS diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification is required in the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to procedures; ensures correct labeling and packing for transport.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients as required.
• Match laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.
• Answer inquiries and review laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Oncology

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

1-2 year of oncology diagnostic 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:

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