Phlebotomist 5675

Job Juncture; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Lanham, MD. The position supports 8:30a-5p, Monday through Friday, with Saturdays scheduled as needed. The assignment is projected at 3 months with potential for permanent hire, and benefits are available.

Responsibilities include performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate patient data and lab records. Certification and lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required in the employing state.
• Minimum 5 years of venipuncture experience in fast-paced lab or hospital settings.
• High school diploma or GED; minimum 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and collect specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens per protocol.
• Record maintenance data and decontaminate work areas as required.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure specimen integrity.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Schedule: 8:30a-5pm M-F Sat as scheduled

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035799

benefits are available

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