Phlebotomist 6052

6 Degrees Search; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Phlebotomist in Germantown, MD. The position is contract with potential for permanent placement after ~3 months, working Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen handling, labeling, and compliant documentation.

Requires state phlebotomy certification and at least 5 years of venipuncture experience in a high-pressure lab or hospital setting. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• Minimum 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge and record maintenance data.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique using straight or butterfly needles as required.
• Ensure all orders are understood and matched to specimens.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain proper storage conditions.
• Verify requisitions against scripts and keep accurate labels and temperatures.
• Attend annual departmental trainings and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6052

Location: Germantown, MD

Schedule: Mon – Fri. 8am –5pm

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00036052

benefits are available

minimum 2 years of experience required

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 2 years of experience