Phlebotomist 5279

Job Juncture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Phlebotomist to support a Washington, DC lab. The role involves drawing blood, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring accurate patient information and documentation.

Responsibilities include performing venipunctures, handling specimens per established procedures, and communicating with physicians and staff. A valid phlebotomy certification and 5+ years of venipuncture experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification as required by state employment
• Minimum 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data
• Collect and store specimens according to procedures
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles
• Ensure test requisitions match specimens and label accordingly
• Package specimens for transport and store samples per protocol

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract to hire job opportunity. potential for perm.

Location: Washington DC (Pennsylvania Ave NW)

Schedule: 8:30am-5:30p M-F

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

benefits are available

minimum of 2 years 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 2 years of experience