Phlebotomist 5100

The Keystone Distinction Group; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Rockville, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent hire. Schedule is Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm plus every other Sat 8am-12pm. Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, and ensuring proper handling of samples. Minimum 2 years of experience required.

The role requires phlebotomy certification and a High School Diploma or GED. Benefits are available. Projected duration is 3 months with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in phlebotomy or a fast-paced lab/hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment where required.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique using straight and butterfly needles.
• Understand physicians' orders and ensure accuracy on requisitions and labeling.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples per required conditions.
• Attend annual department trainings and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Blood draws

Specimen labeling

Data recording

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 5100

Location: Rockville, MD

Schedule: M-F 8:00a-4:30p and every other Sat 8a-12p

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035100

benefits are available

minimum of 2 years of experience

Description:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position 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.

Minimum 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 settingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• minimum 2 years of experience