Spanish-Speaking Phlebotomist (Contract to Perm)

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Htprof in Houston, TX is seeking a contract phlebotomist to perform blood draws, label and centrifuge specimens, and document maintenance data in a fast-paced clinical lab. Position runs 8:30am–5pm, Monday–Friday, for an initial 3-month term with potential for permanent placement.

Applicants must have a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 3 years of venipuncture experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and must speak Spanish.

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

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

Blood draw experience

Spanish language

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Htprof in Houston, TX is seeking a contract phlebotomist to perform blood draws, label and centrifuge specimens, and document maintenance data in a fast-paced clinical lab. Position runs 8:30am–5pm, Monday–Friday, for an initial 3-month term with potential for permanent placement.

Applicants must have a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 3 years of venipuncture experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and must speak Spanish.