Phlebotomist 5853

True North Consultants, Inc.; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist in Catonsville, MD to assist with blood draws, specimen labeling, and processing. The role requires a phlebotomy certification and at least one year of venipuncture experience.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting workflow, training, maintaining accurate patient and test information, and ensuring specimen integrity through proper handling and documentation. This is a field-related, hands-on position in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing venipunctures.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

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 venipuncture Process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand physician orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Package specimens for transport and label correctly for analysis.
• Store specimens per required temperatures and transport protocols.
• Attend department trainings and satisfy OSHA/DEP regulations.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Phlebotomy training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

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:

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