Phlebotomist 6052

Accounting Search; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Accounting Search in Germantown, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. The role requires blood draws, specimen labeling, and adherence to lab procedures, with a schedule of Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm.

Minimum 2 years of experience and a valid phlebotomy certification are required. Benefits are available and project duration may extend based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed, if required.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrates technique with straight or butterfly needles.
• Follows physician orders and matches requisitions to specimens.
• Packages specimens for transport and stores samples per protocol; complies with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attends annual department trainings and responds to inquiries by phone.

Skills

Venipuncture

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 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:

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