Phlebotomist 5542

Job Juncture; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a phlebotomist for a contract assignment in Maryland with potential for permanent placement. The role requires experience with venipuncture, labeling and handling specimens, and complying with OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, preparing and processing samples, and documenting results. Candidates need at least 5 years of venipuncture in fast-paced settings and a valid state phlebotomy certification. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification required in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Experience performing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens per test orders.
• Document maintenance data and update patient information.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Ensure accuracy of requisitions and labels.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture technique

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Schedule: 8 hours availability between the 6:30am - 6:30pm M-F
Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035542

benefits are available

minimum 3 years of experience

requires pediatric and geriatric experience

requires experience with oncology patients

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 3 years of experience