Phlebotomist 6180

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract opportunity in Reston, VA. The role involves performing blood draws, specimen labeling, and adherence to lab procedures. Schedule may include alternate Saturdays; duration is 3 months with potential for permanent placement.

Ideal candidates will have pediatric experience, phlebotomy certification, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Benefits are available depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required by state.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and labeling of specimens.
• Centrifuge specimens and document maintenance data.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly to patients.
• Package and transport specimens per protocol.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and attend department trainings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Microsoft Office

Education

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-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