Phlebotomist 6161

True North Consultants, Inc.; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract opportunity in Port Charlotte, FL. Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm. Projected duration: 3 months with potential for permanent placement.

The role requires 2-4 years of diagnostic phlebotomy experience, and pediatric to geriatric patient handling. Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, data recording, and maintaining specimen integrity.

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

• 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.
• Explain clearly the venipuncture process to patients and demonstrate needle techniques.
• Match requisitions to specimen tubes, label and centrifuge specimens, and package for transport.
• Store specimens by required temperature and ensure integrity for transport to testing labs.
• Comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6161

Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036161

benefits are available

• 2-4 years of diagnostic phlebotomy experience required
• Pediatric to geriatric experience required

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