Phlebotomist 6159

Genie Matthews and Associates; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. The role includes performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging, and ensuring specimen integrity per protocol.

Ideal candidates hold a state phlebotomy certification, have at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital, and are proficient with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge and process samples according to procedures.
• Document maintenance data and decontamination; update patient information as required.
• Explain the phlebotomy process clearly to patients and ensure proper specimen labeling and transport.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

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