Phlebotomist 6159

Connectly Recruiting; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a certified phlebotomist for a contract role (3 months with potential for permanent placement). The schedule is Mon-Fri, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with duties including blood draws, labeling and centrifuging specimens, and accurate data entry.

You will ensure specimen integrity, follow OSHA/DEP regulations, verify test orders, and communicate clearly with patients.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification where required by state.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab/hospital settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Experience performing blood draws and venipuncture procedures.
• Label, centrifuge, and store specimens as required by procedures.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination tasks.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients as needed.
• Match laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and labels.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper containment.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Centrifuging specimens

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

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