Phlebotomist 5888

True North Consultants, Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Germantown, MD seeks a contract Phlebotomist to support blood collection in a float role across MD Montgomery County. The position requires performing venipunctures, labeling and handling specimens, and following safety protocols.

Work: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm with every other Saturday 8am–12pm; 3 months with potential for permanent placement. Responsibilities include collecting specimens, explaining procedures to patients, ensuring proper labeling, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• 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 2 years of experience.

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.
• Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrates technique using straight and butterfly needles.
• Understands physicians' orders and follows them.
• Matches lab requisition forms to specimen tubes and labels accurately.
• Packages specimens for transport and ensures proper storage temperatures.
• Complies with OSHA and DEP regulations and attends annual trainings.
• Answers telephone inquiries and reports lab results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Contract Information

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position

Phlebotomist 5888

Location

Germantown, MD and area

Schedule

Mon – Fri. 8am –5pm. Every other Saturday. 8am – 12pm

Projected Duration

3 months + potential for perm

Job Code

CVDJP00035888

Benefits

benefits are available

Job Type

This is a float job. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.

Float Position Details

MD Maryland area/ Montgomery County

requires pediatric and geriatric experience

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 2 years of experience