Phlebotomist 5411

Keystone Distinction Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Washington, DC area seeks a Phlebotomist (float) to support multiple sites including MD/DC. Base at Varnum Street, travel to College Park, Silver Spring. This is a contract-to-hire float position with 7am-7pm schedule.

You will perform blood draws, label specimens, and ensure proper handling while working independently. Requires clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; mileage reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum 5 years experience performing venipunctures in fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

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 the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique with straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physicians' orders.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature, follow protocols to maintain integrity.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Blood draws experience

Customer independence

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract to hire job opportunity.

Position

Phlebotomist 5411

Location

Washington DC and area (float job)

Job Type & Base

Float job. Home base is Varnum Street, Washington DC. Floating to Maryland and DC: College Park, Silver Spring.

Schedule

7‑7 M-F, only an 8‑hour day. Earliest site opens at 7 am, latest closes at 6 pm. Weekends as needed; available for overtime if wanted.

Projected Duration

3 months + contract to hire

Job Code

CVDJP00035411

Benefits

Benefits are available.

Requirements

Must be comfortable doing hard sticks and working alone. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation; mileage expenses paid. 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 workflow 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 (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
• Match 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 protocol 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 setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.