Phlebotomist 6180

Accounting Search; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search in Reston, VA is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential to become permanent. The position requires blood draws, specimen labeling, and adherence to laboratory procedures in a fast-paced environment.

You will work Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm with one Saturday per month and must have pediatric experience. Benefits available; duration approximately 3 months with possible extension.

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

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures and ensures proper labeling.
• Explain venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Package specimens for transport and store according to required temperatures.
• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and complete annual trainings.
• Answer inquiries and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

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