Contract Phlebotomist: Fast-Paced Lab, Geriatric Draws

6 Degrees Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Washington, DC. The on-site position supports blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, data recording, and patient communication.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with an initial projected duration of 3 months and potential for permanent placement. Benefits are available, and a certified Phlebotomist with hospital or lab experience is preferred.

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.
• 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

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Specimen centrifugation

Patient communication

Geriatric care

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Washington, DC. The on-site position supports blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, data recording, and patient communication.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with an initial projected duration of 3 months and potential for permanent placement. Benefits are available, and a certified Phlebotomist with hospital or lab experience is preferred.