Phlebotomist 6159

6 Degrees Search; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Saint Petersburg, FL. The position runs Mon-Fri from 6am to 2:30pm with an initial 3-month duration and potential for permanent placement.

The role involves performing blood draws, specimen labeling, and related duties, with OSHA compliance and data recording. Experience in a fast-paced lab and valid phlebotomy certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Centrifuging specimens and decontamination.
• Record maintenance data and updating patient information.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper temperature control.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Match laboratory requisitions to specimen tubes and ensure proper labeling.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office Suite

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