Phlebotomist 6010

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Washington DC seeks a contract Phlebotomist for a 3-month term with potential to go permanent. Responsibilities include blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and documenting data according to protocol.

Must have a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 5 years venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital, and be comfortable with pediatric to geriatric patient procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be comfortable working with pediatric to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Experience performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging, recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight and butterfly needles.
• Understand physicians' orders and align specimen handling accordingly.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain specimen integrity.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6010

Location: Washington DC (Reservoir Road Northwest)

Schedule: 9:30AM to 6:00 PM M-F

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00036010

benefits are available

must be comfortable doing hard sticks. Requires geriatric expereince

requires pediatrics to geriatrics 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 1 year of experience