Travel Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

? TRAVELER PHLEBOTOMIST / LABORATORY SUPPORT

? Position: Traveler / Contract

? Start: ASAP

⏱️ Hours: 40 Hours/Week | 1.0 FTE

? Schedule: Variable Shifts & Hours

? Weekends: Weekend Rotation Required

? Assignment Length: TBD

We are seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join its laboratory team on a travel assignment. This is a great opportunity for a dependable laboratory professional who is comfortable working across a busy hospital and outpatient setting and can quickly adapt to changing patient and department needs.

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collections
  

• Properly identify patients, specimens, and collection requirements
  

• Collect throat and nasopharyngeal specimens
  

• Provide patients with instructions for urine specimen collection
  

• Perform urine drug-testing collections, including applicable DOT collections
  

• Accession, process, and prepare specimens for testing
  

• Prepare specimens and documentation for reference laboratory services
  

• Monitor supplies and assist with maintaining laboratory workflow
  

• Assist with laboratory phone calls, reports, and clerical responsibilities
  

• Ensure specimens are accurately handled and routed in a timely manner
  

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
  

• Collaborate with laboratory staff, providers, and other clinical departments
  

• High school diploma or equivalent
  

• Phlebotomy certification and/or at least 6 months of phlebotomy experience
  

• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain/meet facility requirements
  

• Strong venipuncture and specimen-handling skills
  

• Excellent attention to detail and patient identification practices
  

• Ability to work variable shifts and participate in weekend rotations
  

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  

⭐ Hospital, outpatient clinic, or laboratory experience is preferred.