Phlebotomist – Pediatric/Geriatric Care (Contract to Perm)

MDS Staffing; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Phlebotomist for a three-month contract in Columbia, MD, with potential to convert to permanent placement. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced hospital lab.

Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and data entry, while maintaining specimen integrity and proper storage. Requires state phlebotomy certification, at least 2 years phlebotomy experience (or 6 months in a high-volume

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• Minimum 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 2 years of phlebotomy 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

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking a Phlebotomist for a three-month contract in Columbia, MD, with potential to convert to permanent placement. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced hospital lab.

Responsibilities include blood draws, labeling, centrifuging, and data entry, while maintaining specimen integrity and proper storage. Requires state phlebotomy certification, at least 2 years phlebotomy experience (or 6 months in a high-volume