Phlebotomist 6163

6 Degrees Search; San Antonio (TX); 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 opportunity in San Antonio, TX. The role covers a 10-15 mile radius with float responsibility between locations and a 7am–5:30pm, Monday–Friday schedule.

Requires at least 1 year of diagnostic phlebotomy experience, a valid phlebotomy certification, and a High School Diploma or GED. Benefits are available, with a 3-month projected duration and potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification required in the state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, and maintaining records.
• Collects and stores specimens per established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity per protocol.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

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 6163

Location: San Antonio, TX - Float position covering locations within 10-15 mile radius

Schedule: Availability of Monday - Friday 7am-5:30pm (8 hour shift)

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036163

benefits are available

At least 1 year of diagnostic phlebotomy 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