Contract Phlebotomist in DC — Fast-Paced Lab, Perm Potential

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Washington DC is seeking a Phlebotomist to join a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The position requires doing blood draws, specimen labeling, and operating in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates hold a valid state phlebotomy certification, have 5+ years venipuncture experience, and possess a high school diploma or GED. Benefits are available and the schedule is Mon-Fri with optional Saturday morning shifts.

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.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• minimum 1 year of experience.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Washington DC is seeking a Phlebotomist to join a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The position requires doing blood draws, specimen labeling, and operating in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates hold a valid state phlebotomy certification, have 5+ years venipuncture experience, and possess a high school diploma or GED. Benefits are available and the schedule is Mon-Fri with optional Saturday morning shifts.