Phlebotomist 5370

True North Consultants, Inc.; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Woodbridge, VA. The position runs 3 months with potential for permanent hire, working Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Benefits are available.

The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and transporting specimens, and ensuring compliance with procedures and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and record maintenance data.
• Decontaminate and update patient information; collect/store specimens.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure correct labeling.
• Follow OSHA regulations and attend annual trainings.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm. Position: Phlebotomist 5370. Job code: CVDJP00035370. Location: Woodbridge, VA. Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm. Schedule: Mon-Fri – 8am-5pm.

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. Minimum 2 years of experience.