Phlebotomist (Contract to Perm) – Blood Draw Expert in DC

Food Management Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Washington, DC (K Street NW). Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. The role includes blood draws, specimen processing, and adherence to safety protocols. Potential for a permanent position exists based on performance.

The candidate should have a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital, and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits are available.

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

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

Microsoft Office

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Washington, DC (K Street NW). Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. The role includes blood draws, specimen processing, and adherence to safety protocols. Potential for a permanent position exists based on performance.

The candidate should have a valid phlebotomy certification, at least 5 years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital, and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits are available.