Phlebotomist 6159

Hire Consulting Services; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. Schedule: Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm; expected duration about 3 months with potential for perm.

The phlebotomist will assist in performing blood draws, sample handling, and related lab tasks. The position requires a valid phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in fast-paced labs or hospitals.
• 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, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains the venipuncture process in a clear but courteous manner as required.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Ensure test requisitions match specimen tubes with 100% accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples according to protocol to maintain integrity.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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