Phlebotomist (Contract-to-Perm) - Pediatric/Geriatric Specialist

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, with an expected duration of 3 months and potential for extension. Experience with pediatrics and geriatrics, including difficult venipunctures, is required.

The position involves collecting and labeling specimens, performing venipuncture, and adhering to lab protocols and safety regulations. 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
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, with an expected duration of 3 months and potential for extension. Experience with pediatrics and geriatrics, including difficult venipunctures, is required.

The position involves collecting and labeling specimens, performing venipuncture, and adhering to lab protocols and safety regulations. Benefits are available.