Phlebotomist - Contract Float in Austin (Mileage Paid)

Essenti Talent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits available

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in the Austin, TX area with floating assignments across locations. The role runs 3 months with potential for permanent employment and requires a valid phlebotomy certification, venipuncture experience, and reliable transportation, plus mileage reimbursement.

Schedule is typically M-F 8am–5pm, with possible additional daytime hours. Training, OSHA/DEP compliance, and routine lab duties are part of the job scope, including specimen

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.
• At least 1 year of experience.

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 venipuncture process clearly and courteously; demonstrate technique with straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physician 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.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature, follow transport protocols and comply with OSHA/DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in the Austin, TX area with floating assignments across locations. The role runs 3 months with potential for permanent employment and requires a valid phlebotomy certification, venipuncture experience, and reliable transportation, plus mileage reimbursement.

Schedule is typically M-F 8am–5pm, with possible additional daytime hours. Training, OSHA/DEP compliance, and routine lab duties are part of the job scope, including specimen