Phlebotomist 5853

Top Echelon LLC; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC in Catonsville, MD is seeking a contract Phlebotomist to assist in blood draws and specimen handling. The role requires phlebotomy certification and at least 1 year of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

Schedule includes weekdays with some weekend coverage, and benefits are available. The position involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging, data entry, and adherence to safety protocols while supporting ongoing laboratory

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 setting.
• 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.
• Properly explains the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using straight and butterfly needles.
• Fully understand physicians' orders and match requisitions to tubes.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples at required temperatures.

Skills

Venipuncture

MS Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 5853

Location: Catonsville, MD

Schedule: M-T 7:30-4:30 F-7:30-2PM S-8-12

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00035853

benefits are available

minimum 1 year of experience

Phlebotomy certification required

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