Phlebotomist 5675

Job Juncture; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a contract Phlebotomist to support a fast-paced clinical lab environment. Responsibilities include collecting blood and other specimens, labeling, centrifuging, and ensuring accurate data entry and patient communication.

The role requires venipuncture experience, a valid phlebotomy certification where required, and a High School Diploma or GED. Familiarity with OSHA/DEP regulations is beneficial, and there is potential for conversion to a permanent

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required by state.
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED; Phlebotomy certification where required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain clearly the venipuncture process to patients and ensure comfort.
• Demonstrate proper needle techniques (straight and butterfly) for collection.
• Match requisitions to specimens, label, centrifuge, and prepare samples per protocol.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity per OSHA/DEP rules.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification (state-required)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Location: Silver Spring, MD

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

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035675

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