This is a contract to hire job opportunity. 

Position: Phlebotomist 5179

Location: Silver Spring, MD and area (float job)

Schedule: 7-7 M-F, will only work an 8-hour day but our earliest
site opens at 7am so they have to be available.
Latest site closes at 6pm.
Weekends as needed, can be available if OT is wanted

Projected Duration: 3 months + contract to hire

Job code:CVDJP00035179

 

benefits are available

 

must have experience with pediatric and geriatrics and doing hard sticks. Must be comfortable working alone.

 

minimum of 2 years of experience

 

This is a float job. Floating to Maryland and
DC. College Park, Silver Spring

requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.

 

 

Description:

 

Summary:

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 5 work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital settingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

High School Diploma or GED

minimum 1 year of experience