Phlebotomist 5876

True North Consultants, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist in Rockville, MD. The role requires standing exposure to blood draws, specimen labeling, and adherence to lab protocols.

The ideal candidate holds a valid phlebotomy certification for the state and has at least 5 years of venipuncture experience in fast-paced environments. Benefits are available and schedule is M-F 8am - 4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 5 years performing venipunctures in fast-paced lab or hospital settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and maintain data.
• Collect and store specimens according to procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique using straight or butterfly needles.
• Verify physicians' orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Package and store specimens per transport requirements and protocol.
• Comply with OSHA/DEP regulations and attend trainings.
• Answer calls and review laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Blood draws

MS Office Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Phlebotomist 5876

Location: Rockville, MD

Schedule: M-F 8am - 4:30pm

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035876

benefits are available

minimum of 2 years of experience

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