Phlebotomist (Contract) - Fast-Paced Lab, Benefits

6 Degrees Search; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, with benefits available.

The role requires venipuncture proficiency, pediatric and geriatric experience, and a valid phlebotomy certification. You will perform blood draws, label and process specimens, and ensure proper handling and documentation, while adhering to OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 5 work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED
• minimum 1 year of experience

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.

Skills

Venipuncture proficiency

Pediatrics experience

Geriatrics experience

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, with benefits available.

The role requires venipuncture proficiency, pediatric and geriatric experience, and a valid phlebotomy certification. You will perform blood draws, label and process specimens, and ensure proper handling and documentation, while adhering to OSHA regulations.