Phlebotomist - Fast-Paced Lab, DC | Contract to Perm

Software Placement Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits are available

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled phlebotomist for a 3-month contract assignment with strong potential to convert to a permanent role. The role involves accurate venipuncture, labeling, specimen transport, and patient communication across age groups.

Required certification and extensive venipuncture experience in fast-paced settings, plus proficiency with MS Office. On-site schedule is Monday-Friday, full-time.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• 5+ years of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable performing hard sticks.
• Requires geriatric and pediatrics to geriatrics experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge samples, and maintain data.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures to patients.
• Demonstrate proper technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Follow physicians' orders and match laboratory requisition forms to tubes.
• Package specimens for transport and store them at required temperatures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and relay laboratory results to inquiries.
• Update patient information and troubleshoot workflow issues.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Geriatric experience

Pediatrics to geriatrics experience

Hard sticks

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Software Placement Group in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled phlebotomist for a 3-month contract assignment with strong potential to convert to a permanent role. The role involves accurate venipuncture, labeling, specimen transport, and patient communication across age groups.

Required certification and extensive venipuncture experience in fast-paced settings, plus proficiency with MS Office. On-site schedule is Monday-Friday, full-time.