Contract Phlebotomist — DC, Path to Perm

Joseph Michaels International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Phlebotomist in Washington DC (K Street NW) for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Main duties include blood draws, specimen labeling, handling and processing, and ensuring specimen integrity per procedures. Requires state phlebotomy certification and solid venipuncture experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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 deemeds 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.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Phlebotomist in Washington DC (K Street NW) for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Main duties include blood draws, specimen labeling, handling and processing, and ensuring specimen integrity per procedures. Requires state phlebotomy certification and solid venipuncture experience.