Phlebotomist

Overview

This is a contract job opportunity with potential for permanent employment.

Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm M-F. Projected duration: 3 months plus potential for permanent hire. Job code: CVDJP. Benefits are available. Will be working at two locations in San Antonio (approximately 17 miles apart). Mileage expenses are paid. Must be comfortable performing hard sticks. We are looking for someone familiar with glucose testing and pap smears.

• 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 venipuncture (blood drawing) and/or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique(s) using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all physician orders. Match 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, place samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately label, and follow protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain specimen integrity.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

• 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