Phlebotomist 6010

True North Consultants, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Washington, DC. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring accurate data entry.

The candidate should have a phlebotomy certification and at least 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital, plus a High School Diploma or GED. Benefits are available and schedule is M-F, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge and handle specimens per procedures.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture steps clearly to patients while remaining courteous.
• Demonstrate technique with straight or butterfly needles.
• Review and follow physician orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations; attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and relay laboratory results or inquiries as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture procedures

Patient specimen labeling

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 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