Contract Phlebotomist: Fast-Paced Lab Expert

Zaddy Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Washington DC invites a Phlebotomist for a contract role (3 months with potential for permanent). Schedule is Mon–Fri 7:30am–4pm at Washington DC (Varnum St NE). The role supports blood draws, specimen handling, and workflow improvements while adhering to OSHA guidelines.

Minimum qualifications include a phlebotomy certification, 5+ years venipuncture experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits are available.

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 setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

OSHA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Washington DC invites a Phlebotomist for a contract role (3 months with potential for permanent). Schedule is Mon–Fri 7:30am–4pm at Washington DC (Varnum St NE). The role supports blood draws, specimen handling, and workflow improvements while adhering to OSHA guidelines.

Minimum qualifications include a phlebotomy certification, 5+ years venipuncture experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits are available.