Phlebotomist 5742

Keystone Distinction Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Benefits available

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanence. Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling and centrifuging specimens, maintaining data, and ensuring proper transport and OSHA compliance. Requires phlebotomy certification and 6 months venipuncture experience; MS Office proficiency and HS diploma are expected.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand physicians orders; match requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions against script to ensure 100% correctness.
• Package specimens for transport; store samples at required temperatures.
• Attend annual department trainings and answer inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Education

Phlebotomy certification

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5743

Location: Annapolis MD

Schedule: 8:30AM to 5PM M-F

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035742

Benefits available

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 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 1 year of experience