Phlebotomist 6159

Job Juncture; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a phlebotomist for a contract position in Saint Petersburg, FL. Shifts run Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm, with an initial duration of about 3 months and a potential for permanent placement.

The role requires venipuncture experience, proper labeling and handling of specimens, and adherence to safety and regulatory protocols. Benefits are available to employees.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification required for the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and collect blood specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, and store specimens per procedures.
• Record maintenance data and ensure accuracy of patient information.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend trainings.

Skills

Blood draws

Record keeping

MS Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge operation

Specimen labeling equipment

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

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