Phlebotomist 5991

Aspire Talent Solutions; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

A phlebotomist is needed for a contract role in Hyattsville, MD, with potential for permanent placement. The role involves blood draws, specimen handling, and ensuring accuracy in labeling and transport. Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8:00–4:30, Fri 7:30–4:30.

Duration approx. 3 months with possibility of extension. Qualifications include valid phlebotomy certification and at least 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification as required in some states.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and related specimen collection tasks.
• Label, centrifuge, and store specimens per procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Ensure test requisitions align with specimen tubes and labels.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain sample integrity.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and participate in trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Centrifuging

Patient communication

OSHA compliance

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 5991

Location: Hyattsville MD

Schedule:

Mon-Thurs- 8AM to 4:30 PM
Friday- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00035991

benefits are available

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 6 months' 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