Phlebotomist 6038

Ashton North LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Washington DC (Varnum St NE). Schedule is Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4pm, with potential for permanent placement. The role involves drawing blood, labeling and handling specimens, and adhering to safety protocols. Training and performance feedback are part of the job.

Minimum requirements include a valid phlebotomy certification and at least 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required in the employing state.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience performing venipunctures in fast-paced labs or hospital settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collect specimens and store them according to established procedures.
• Explain procedure and venipuncture steps clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique using straight and butterfly needles as needed.
• Ensure test requisitions and labels match patient and sample, prepare specimens for transport.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6038

Location: Washington DC (Varnum St NE)

Schedule: Mon – Fri. 7:30am – 4pm

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00036038

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 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