Phlebotomist 5370

H. T. PROF Group; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. You will perform blood draws, label specimens, and ensure accurate handling of samples.

Requirements include valid phlebotomy certification, at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification required; state-specific requirements may apply.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED 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 with straight or butterfly needles.
• Understand physicians' orders and ensure correct specimen handling.
• Match requisition forms to specimens and ensure label accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend trainings.
• Answer calls and relay laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Location: Woodbridge, VA

Schedule: Mon-Fri – 8am-5pm.

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035370

benefits are available

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 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED