Phlebotomist 6058

RNInk; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

RNInk in Rockville, MD is seeking a contracted Phlebotomist to support blood collection and specimen handling for an initial 3-month term with potential for permanent placement. The role requires performing venipunctures, labeling, centrifugation, and accurate documentation, with daily duties including specimen transport and compliance with OSHA regulations. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, in-house.

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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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 the venipuncture process to patients in a clear and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate technique(s) using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physician orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples according to protocol.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer calls and interpret laboratory results as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Centrifugation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Schedule: M-F 8am - 4:30pm

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036058

benefits are available

minimum of 2 years of experience

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