Contract Phlebotomist – Path to Perm (Chevy Chase, MD)

CareerNerds, LLC; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in Chevy Chase, MD is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood draws and specimen handling on a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. The role requires attention to detail and compliance with OSHA regulations.

You will collect specimens, label, centrifuge, and document results while maintaining patient information confidentially. Prior venipuncture experience and phlebotomy certification are preferred; MS Office proficiency helps in recording data.

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
• minimum 6 months to 1 year of phlebotomy experience required

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• 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

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC in Chevy Chase, MD is seeking a phlebotomist to perform blood draws and specimen handling on a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. The role requires attention to detail and compliance with OSHA regulations.

You will collect specimens, label, centrifuge, and document results while maintaining patient information confidentially. Prior venipuncture experience and phlebotomy certification are preferred; MS Office proficiency helps in recording data.