Phlebotomist 6180

The Recruiting Hive; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Phlebotomist for a Reston, VA site. This contract role runs for approximately 3 months with potential for permanent placement. Pediatric experience is required, and the candidate will perform routine phlebotomy duties and related specimen processing.

Schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm with additional Saturday hours every other week. Benefits are available. Prior phlebotomy certification and basic MS Office skills are needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required in the state.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and specimen collection with accuracy and courtesy.
• Label, centrifuge, and handle specimens per protocol; maintain accurate maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture procedures clearly to patients and prepare specimens for testing.
• Ensure proper packaging and temperature control for specimen transport and storage.
• Adhere to OSHA and applicable regulations; participate in trainings and submit results.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Labeling specimens

Data recording

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 6180

Location: Reston, VA

Schedule: Mon-F 8am-430pm every other Sat 8-12pm

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036180

benefits are available

Pediatric 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