Phlebotomist

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm


Position: Phlebotomist 6137


Location: Laredo, TX


Schedule: 1st shift - see below

Projected duration: 3 month contract + potential for perm


Job code:CVDJP00036137


benefits are available


First location in Laredo will be Mondays


all day, Tuesday, Wednesday


and Thursday from 8am - 10am.


Then travel to 2nd location in Laredo


Schedule at this


location will be Tuesday,


Wednesday and Thursday after


10am coming for first location,


Fridays all day at this location.

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


minimum 1 year of experience


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