Phlebotomist 5598

Aspire Talent Solutions; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position with the potential for permanent placement. Schedule is M-F, 8am–4:00pm, with an initial 3-month duration.

The role requires blood draws, specimen labeling, and handling, plus careful patient communication and data accuracy, following laboratory procedures and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience performing venipunctures, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, and decontaminating equipment.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Adhere to OSHA regulations and participate in annual department trainings.

Skills

Venipuncture

Blood collection

Patient communication

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 5598

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Schedule: M-F 8am to 4:00pm

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035598

benefits are available

minimum 1 year of experience

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 1 year of experience