Contract Phlebotomist: Fast-Paced Lab, Potential for Perm

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Chevy Chase, MD seeks a contract Phlebotomist to perform blood draws and specimen handling in a fast-paced lab environment. This 3-month assignment has potential for permanent conversion and offers benefits.

The role requires certification where applicable, a minimum of 6 months venipuncture experience, and strong technical proficiency with labeling, centrifugation, and data recording. Scheduling is Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures 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 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

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Chevy Chase, MD seeks a contract Phlebotomist to perform blood draws and specimen handling in a fast-paced lab environment. This 3-month assignment has potential for permanent conversion and offers benefits.

The role requires certification where applicable, a minimum of 6 months venipuncture experience, and strong technical proficiency with labeling, centrifugation, and data recording. Scheduling is Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.