Phlebotomist 5876

The Keystone Distinction Group; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Rockville, MD is seeking a qualified phlebotomist for a 3-month assignment with potential for permanent hire. The role focuses on performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging, and ensuring specimen integrity.

The position requires venipuncture experience, clear patient communication, and strict compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations. A phlebotomy certification and a high school diploma or GED are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain clearly the process of venipuncture and specimen collection to patients as required.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physicians' orders and match requisitions to specimen tubes.

Skills

Blood draw procedures

Phlebotomy proficiency

Lab protocols

Attention to detail

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state as required)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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