Phlebotomist 6159

Markent Personnel; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is recruiting for a contract Phlebotomist in Saint Petersburg, FL. Schedule: Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm.

This role offers potential for permanent placement after the contract. Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, centrifuging, packaging for transport, and maintaining accurate records under OSHA and DEP regulations. A valid phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience are required; Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Valid state phlebotomy certification as required.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture following established procedures.
• Label specimens and ensure accurate test requisitions.
• Centrifuge specimens and maintain accurate maintenance data.
• Package specimens for transport and store per required temperatures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and follow OSHA/DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6159

Location: Saint Petersburg, FL

Schedule: Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036159

benefits are available

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