Phlebotomist

Job Type

This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for permanent.

Phlebotomist (3361)

Cedar Park, TX

Mon‑Fri 8 am to 5 pm

3 months, potential for permanent.

CVDJP

Available.

Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Will cover most of the Cedar Park location with occasional out‑of‑town labs (no more than an hour drive time).

• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Pediatric, adult, and geriatric experience.
• Hard stick and needle experience.
• Processing experience.
• Detail oriented and good experience.
• Computer skills.
• Data entry and processing.
• Ability to handle large patient load.

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training and making workflow recommendations.

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explain 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.
• 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 sample according to required temperature, place samples in the appropriate collection container/tube, accurately label, follow different procedures as outlined by specific 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.

• 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 2 years of experience.