Phlebotomist 5411

Tom Trese; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking a qualified phlebotomist for a contract-to-hire position based in Washington DC area. The role requires performing venipunctures and handling specimen labeling and transport across DC and Maryland sites.

The schedule runs 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime and weekend coverage as needed. Candidates must have a phlebotomy certification, a clean driving record, and at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label/centrifuge specimens according to procedures.
• Collect and store specimens per established protocols.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles.
• Review physician orders and ensure accuracy with specimens.
• Package and transport specimens; maintain sample integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and relay lab results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Independence at work

Driving

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.