Phlebotomist 6164

Aspire Talent Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Phlebotomist to join a contract role in Washington DC. The position involves blood draws, specimen labeling, and processing in a fast-paced clinical lab, with a 3-month duration and potential for permanent placement.

The ideal candidate has valid phlebotomy certification, substantial venipuncture experience, and proficiency with MS Office. The role requires comfort with geriatric patients and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed is required.
• Minimum 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of additional related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and label specimens, centrifuge, and record maintenance data.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique with straight and butterfly needles.
• Ensure all physician orders are understood and followed.
• Package specimens for transport and comply with OSHA/DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read lab results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position

Phlebotomist 6164

Location

Washington DC

Schedule

7am-4pm (Mon-Fri) Sat (7:30am-11:30am)

Projected Duration

3 months + potential for perm

Job code

CVDJP00036164

Benefits

benefits are available

Must be comfortable with

hard draws and geriatric patients

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 1 year of experience