Phlebotomist 5672

Software Placement Group; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist for a contract position in Woodbridge, VA with strong conversion potential to a permanent role. The role supports front-line patient care through accurate specimen collection and lab workflow assistance.

The successful candidate will perform blood draws and labeling, manage records, follow physician orders, and ensure specimen integrity in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Strong OSHA/DEP compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge samples as required.
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures.
• Update patient information accurately.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures to patients.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Follow physicians' orders and match requisition forms to tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens per test order.
• Ensure accuracy of test requisitions and labels against scripts.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Woodbridge, VA | Schedule: Full-time, contract (8:00am-4:30pm, M-F and every other Saturday 7am-11am) | Compensation: Benefits available

Overview

A healthcare services provider is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist for a contract role with strong potential to convert to a permanent position. This is an important front-line role supporting patient care through accurate specimen collection and lab workflow support.

What you'll do

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge samples as required
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures
• Update patient information accurately
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures (e.g., urine or fecal) to patients
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand and follow 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 labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy
• Package specimens for transport
• Store specimens at required temperatures, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, label accurately, and follow protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transport
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to respond to inquiries
• Troubleshoot issues, assist with training, and make workflow recommendations

Required qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states
• Minimum of 6 months' 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

Compensation and benefits

• Benefits are available

Why this role

This contract position offers the potential to convert to a permanent role, providing an opportunity for long-term stability in a hands-on clinical support position.