Phlebotomist - Fast-Paced Lab Contract (Perm Potential)

Genie Matthews and Associates; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in Chevy Chase, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, with an initial duration of about 3 months.

Responsibilities include blood collection, labeling, centrifuging, and ensuring specimen integrity per protocol. The ideal candidate will hold a state phlebotomy certification, have 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, and be proficient with

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of phlebotomy experience required

Responsibilities

• Experience performing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Properly explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all physicians' orders.
• Match 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.
• Store specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/tube, and follow protocol for transport to maintain integrity.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates in Chevy Chase, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist for a contract role with potential for permanent placement. The schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, with an initial duration of about 3 months.

Responsibilities include blood collection, labeling, centrifuging, and ensuring specimen integrity per protocol. The ideal candidate will hold a state phlebotomy certification, have 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting, and be proficient with