Phlebotomist 6058

Kingfisher Recruiting; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract position in Rockville, MD. The role requires blood draws, specimen labeling, and adherence to laboratory procedures.

The ideal candidate has a phlebotomy certification and at least 2 years of experience performing venipunctures in a busy lab or hospital setting, with proficiency in data recording and specimen handling. Benefits are available throughout the contract period.

Qualifications

• Experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Desire to work in a lab environment with attention to accuracy.

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.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Demonstrate technique with straight and butterfly needles.
• Understand physicians' orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure proper labeling and temperature control.

Skills

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Lab procedures

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6058

Location: Rockville, MD

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:

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