Phlebotomist 6180

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Reston, VA is hiring a contract Phlebotomist (6180) with potential for permanent hire. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00–4:30, every other Sat 8:00–12:00.

Projected duration: 3 months with possibility for extension. The role requires blood draws, labeling and centrifuging specimens, maintaining accuracy, and communicating the venipuncture process to patients. Must comply with OSHA/DEP guidelines; pediatric experience is required.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and correctly label specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and maintain equipment.
• Record maintenance data and update patient information.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and ensure specimen integrity.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture technique

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

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