Phlebotomist 5411

Software Placement Group, SPG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with floating assignments to nearby Maryland locations including College Park and Silver Spring.

You will perform blood draws, label specimens, handle transport, and ensure specimen integrity while complying with OSHA and DEP regulations. The role requires 5+ years venipuncture experience and a state phlebotomy certification, with on-site work and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Comfortable performing hard sticks and working alone.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection processes to patients
• Float to multiple sites in DC and Maryland (College Park, Silver Spring)
• Package specimens for transport and ensure specimen integrity during transport
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual trainings

Skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Washington, DC and surrounding areas (float role) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 7-7 M-F, an 8-hour day (weekends as needed for OT) | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

A healthcare services organization is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist for a contract to hire opportunity based in Washington, DC, with floating assignments to nearby Maryland locations including College Park and Silver Spring. This role is essential to ensuring accurate specimen collection and handling to support patient care and diagnostic testing.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and record maintenance data and decontamination activities
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and other specimen collection processes (e.g., urine or fecal) to patients
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow physicians' orders
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
• Verify all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts for accuracy
• Package specimens for transport
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place samples in appropriate containers/tubes, label accurately, and follow protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transport
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Work independently and comfortably perform hard sticks
• Float to multiple sites in DC and Maryland (College Park, Silver Spring)

Required qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• Comfortable performing hard sticks and working alone
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation

Compensation and benefits

• Benefits are available
• Mileage expenses paid

Why this role

This is a contract to hire opportunity offering benefits and paid mileage, with the potential for long-term placement after an initial three-month contract period.