Phlebotomist 5233

Keystone Distinction Group; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a contracted Phlebotomist for a 3-month assignment in Silver Spring, MD. The role includes blood draws, specimen labeling, and adherence to lab protocols, with a potential for permanent placement.

The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. A valid state phlebotomy certification, at least 5 years venipuncture experience, and a high school diploma or GED are required. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• 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.

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.
• Explain in a clear but courteous manner the process of venipuncture and other specimen collection as required.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physician orders.
• Match lab 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 accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature and transport protocols.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read lab results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 5233

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Schedule: M-F 8am to 4:30pm

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035233

benefits are available

minimum 1 year of experience

Description:

Summary:

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 1 year of experience