Phlebotomist I

Talentify; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking a phlebotomist to assist with blood collection and specimen processing in a fast-paced healthcare setting in Austin, TX. You will draw blood, label specimens, centrifuge, and ensure accurate documentation while following safety protocols.

Responsibilities include communicating with patients, verifying orders, and maintaining sample integrity. Must comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and complete departmental trainings as required.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and specimen collection.
• Label, centrifuge, and process specimens.
• Record maintenance data and prepare specimens for transport.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Adhere to OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.

Skills

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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 0-2 years of experience

EEO

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."