Phlebotomist 5991

Job Juncture; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role in Hyattsville, MD. The position involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring proper transport and storage while adhering to safety regulations.

The role requires phlebotomy certification, 6 months of venipuncture experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Benefits are available, and there is potential for permanent placement after three months.

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.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens accurately.
• Centrifuge specimens and maintain proper record keeping.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and ensure safe specimen transport.
• Package specimens for transport and store at required temperatures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture techniques

Specimen handling

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for perm

Schedule

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

Projected duration

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