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Phlebotomist 3361

Retail Options, Cedar Park, Texas, United States, 78613

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Position Phlebotomist 3361

Location: Cedar Park, TX

Schedule: Mon‑Fri 8am–5pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for permanent

Job code: CVDJP00033361

Float position – covers most of the Cedar Park location with occasional labs (no more than an hour drive time).

Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Benefits are available.

Summary Summary:

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

Responsibilities

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 venipuncture (blood drawing) and other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique 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 labels against the script to ensure 100% correct. Package specimens for transport.

Store specimen samples according to required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, and follow different procedures outlined by the specific protocol for transport to maintain specimen integrity. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

Attend annual department trainings.

Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment (as required in some states).

Minimum of 6 months of 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, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric experience.

Experience with hard sticks and needles.

Processing skills.

Detail oriented and good experience.

Computer skills.

Data entry and processing abilities.

Ability to handle a large patient load.

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