Contract Phlebotomist – Fast-Paced Lab Tech in Hyattsville

True North Consultants, Inc.; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist to support our Hyattsville, MD-based laboratory operations. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and handling specimens, and ensuring accurate processing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following established procedures, understanding physician orders, and maintaining specimen integrity. This contract position offers benefits and potential for permanent placement after the initial term.

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.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture and/or other specimen collection as required.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders and match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples at required temperatures.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist to support our Hyattsville, MD-based laboratory operations. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and handling specimens, and ensuring accurate processing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following established procedures, understanding physician orders, and maintaining specimen integrity. This contract position offers benefits and potential for permanent placement after the initial term.