Phlebotomist 5456

Keystone Distinction Group; Falls Church, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Phlebotomist in Falls Church, VA. Schedule is M-F, 8am–4:30pm. This contract role spans ~3 months with potential to become permanent. Requires phlebotomy certification and some college experience.

Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, data entry, and proper specimen transport. Minimum 2 years of experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting is required.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required in the employing state.
• Minimum 2 years venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital settings.
• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and time-critical specimen handling as required.
• Label, centrifuge, and process specimens; maintain accurate patient data.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures clearly to patients.
• Follow OSHA/DEP regulations and ensure specimen integrity during transport.
• Attend annual department trainings and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

Patient interaction

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 5456

Location: Falls Church VA

Schedule: M-F 8am to 4:30pm

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035456

benefits are available

minimum 2 years of experience

OBGYN and Internal Medicine environment

requires phlebotomy certification and some college

Description

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 5 work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital settingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• minimum 2 year of experience