Phlebotomist 6180

Kingfisher Recruiting; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Reston, VA. Pediatric experience is required, with responsibilities including venipuncture, labeling, and specimen handling, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and department protocols.

The role requires a valid phlebotomy certification and at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting. Benefits are available; potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification required in state of employment.
• Minimum 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and specimen collection according to protocol.
• Label and track specimens accurately; ensure chain of custody.
• Centrifuge, split, and store specimens per test orders.
• Update patient information and maintain accurate records.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and ensure safety.

Skills

Blood draws

Specimen labeling

Centrifugation

Patient data updating

OSHA compliance

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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