Phlebotomist

Job Description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, compassionate Phlebotomist to provide exceptional care and accurate specimen collection in a fast-paced medical setting. If you have a steady hand, great communication skills, and a passion for patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, record maintenance data, and handle decontamination.
• Update patient information and collect/store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand all physicians' orders completely.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Ensure 100% accuracy by checking all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at required temperatures.
• Follow specific protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transport.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• 1+ years of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX 78759.