Phlebotomist 6180

6 Degrees Search; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a phlebotomist to support pediatric-focused blood collection in Reston, VA. The role entails drawing blood, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate patient data in a fast-paced lab.

You will follow OSHA/DEP guidelines, perform routine quality checks, and assist with department trainings. This contract position offers benefits and potential for permanent placement after 3 months.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture; label and process specimens.
• Document maintenance data and decontamination; ensure patient information accuracy.
• Explain procedures clearly and courteously; match requisitions to specimen tubes.
• Package and transport specimens; store samples per protocol; ensure transport integrity.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

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