Phlebotomist Spanish Speaking 5623

Software Placement Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a bilingual Phlebotomist for a 3 month contract in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role requires accurate specimen collection, patient communication, and compliance with lab protocols in a healthcare environment.

Qualified candidates must be fluent in Spanish, have a valid phlebotomy certification where required, and several years of venipuncture experience. Benefits are available and on-site work in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Must speak Spanish.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Minimum 5 to 7+ years of experience.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, 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

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge samples according to established procedures.
• Collect and store specimens, including blood, urine, and fecal samples, following protocol.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture or specimen collection process to patients.
• Demonstrate proper technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand and follow physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify all test requisitions against scripts for 100% accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Package specimens for transport, maintaining appropriate temperature and labeling to preserve specimen integrity.
• Understand and comply with OSHA regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to respond to inquiries.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures.
• Update patient information as needed.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Phlebotomy experience

Clinical setting experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Houston, TX | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 8:30am-5pm M-F | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A healthcare services provider is seeking a bilingual Phlebotomist for a 3 month contract role with potential for permanent placement. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate specimen collection and patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge samples according to established procedures
• Collect and store specimens, including blood, urine, and fecal samples, following protocol
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture or specimen collection process to patients
• Demonstrate proper technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow physicians' orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify all test requisitions against scripts for 100% accuracy
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Package specimens for transport, maintaining appropriate temperature and labeling to preserve specimen integrity
• Understand and comply with OSHA regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to respond to inquiries
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures
• Update patient information as needed

Required qualifications

• Must speak Spanish
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Minimum 5 to 7+ years of experience
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, 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

Compensation and benefits

• Benefits are available

Why this role

This is a 3 month contract opportunity with potential for permanent placement, offering benefits in a fast-paced clinical environment.