Phlebotomist (Float) — Austin, 3+Mo Contract

United Future; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage expenses paid

Benefits available

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in the Austin area. The position includes floating to multiple sites within the Austin region, with a standard M-F 8am–5pm schedule and potential for additional daytime hours.

Mileage expenses are paid and the role lasts approximately 3 months with potential for permanent placement. Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring proper transport and documentation.

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

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.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

United Future is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in the Austin area. The position includes floating to multiple sites within the Austin region, with a standard M-F 8am–5pm schedule and potential for additional daytime hours.

Mileage expenses are paid and the role lasts approximately 3 months with potential for permanent placement. Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring proper transport and documentation.