Phlebotomist 5233

Job Juncture; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a phlebotomist in Silver Spring, MD for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. Expect duties including blood draws, specimen labeling, data entry, and specimen transport. The position requires precise technique and strong patient communication.

Minimum certification and at least five years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting are expected. Benefits are available and the assignment is 3 months plus potential for perm.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification as required by state.
• Minimum 5 years venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, labeling and centrifuging specimens with accuracy.
• Record maintenance data and decontamination per protocol.
• Explain venipuncture processes clearly to patients and families.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labeled and matched to test orders.
• Package specimens for transport and store per required temperatures.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

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

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