Phlebotomist 6052

Joseph Michaels International; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Phlebotomist for a Germantown, MD assignment on a contract basis. The role runs for about 3 months with potential for permanent hire, scheduled Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm.

The position requires blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifuging, and careful data/documentation. A valid phlebotomy certification and at least 2 years of experience are required, along with basic Microsoft Office skills. Benefits are available.

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 setting.
• High School Diploma or GED
• minimum 2 years of experience

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.
• Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrates technique using straight and butterfly needles.
• Understands physicians' orders and matches requisitions to specimen tubes.
• Packages specimens for transport and stores according to protocol.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

Phlebotomy certification (state-required)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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

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 2 years of experience