Phlebotomist 5279

H. T. PROF Group; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The H. T. PROF Group is seeking a phlebotomist for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Washington, DC. The role supports blood collection, specimen labeling, and troubleshooting as part of a busy lab team.

Schedule is standard M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm, with potential for permanent placement after the initial 3-month duration. The position requires careful adherence to procedures and OSHA/DEP regulations. Responsibilities include performing venipunctures, documenting results, verifying test orders, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture techniques with straight or butterfly needles.
• Label, centrifuge, and aliquot specimens per test orders.
• Record maintenance data and decontamination procedures as required.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Ensure all test requisitions match specimens and correct labeling.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain sample integrity per protocol.

Skills

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

Patient data entry

OSHA compliance

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state-specific)

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

Job code:CVDJP00035279

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