Phlebotomist 5853

Keystone Distinction Group; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Phlebotomist in Catonsville, MD to perform blood collection, labeling, and specimen handling with strict adherence to safety protocols. You will help ensure accurate test results and maintain high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires one year of experience and a valid phlebotomy certification; MS Office skills are a plus. Training and a supportive team environment are provided; this is a 3-month contract with potential

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of experience in phlebotomy

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.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique using straight and butterfly needles.
• Fully understand physician orders for each test.
• Match requisition forms to specimens and ensure proper labeling.
• Package specimens for transport and store them correctly.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and participate in trainings.
• Answer calls and relay lab results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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