Phlebotomist 6174

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Columbia, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with duties including blood draws and specimen labeling.

Minimum qualifications include a valid phlebotomy certification, experience in venipuncture, and at least 2 years of phlebotomy work in fast-paced settings. Pediatric and geriatric experience is required; proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected;

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• 2 years of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly and maintain specimen integrity; collect and transport specimens.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6174

Location: Columbia, MD

Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036174

benefits are available

2-4 years diagnostic phlebotomy experience

Pediatric & geriatric experience required

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 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED

2 years of phlebotomy experience