Contract Phlebotomist: Pediatric & Geriatric Venipuncture

Markent Personnel; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Markent Personnel in Germantown, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contracted opportunity with a potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, with every other Saturday 8am–12pm; duration is 3 months plus potential for perm.

The role requires pediatric and geriatric experience, valid phlebotomy certification, and a minimum of several years in venipuncture. Mileage reimbursement and transportation reliability noted.

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.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Check test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples at required temperatures.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Markent Personnel in Germantown, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contracted opportunity with a potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, with every other Saturday 8am–12pm; duration is 3 months plus potential for perm.

The role requires pediatric and geriatric experience, valid phlebotomy certification, and a minimum of several years in venipuncture. Mileage reimbursement and transportation reliability noted.