Phlebotomist 5777

Job Juncture; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in Frederick, MD is seeking a contract phlebotomist to support a fast-paced laboratory. The role covers blood draws, specimen labeling, and processing steps under supervision.

This position requires a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 5 years venipuncture experience in a hospital or high-volume lab, and proficiency with basic office software. The engagement lasts about 3 months with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• Minimum of 5 years venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles.
• Follow physician orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Package specimens for transport and store according to protocol.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Schedule: 730am-4pm M-F

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035777

benefits are available

minimum of 2 years 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 2 years of experience