Phlebotomist 6180

SPG; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

SPG in Reston, VA is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent hire. The role requires pediatric experience and involves blood draws, labeling specimens, and maintaining specimen integrity. Schedule is Mon-Fri with some Saturdays, and benefits are available.

Required certifications and 6 months to 2 years of phlebotomy experience, with OSHA/DEP compliance and MS Office proficiency. Training and performance feedback are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills and venipuncture proficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Compliance with OSHA/DEP regulations when drawing and handling specimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and specimen labelling.
• Document specimen handling and transport according to protocol.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients and ensure specimen integrity.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.

Position: Phlebotomist 6180

Location: Reston, VA

Schedule: Mon-F 8am-4:30pm 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