This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm
Position: Phlebotomist 1665
Location: Silver Spring MD
Schedule:Monday Friday 6:30am 5:00pm; e/o Saturday 7:30am 1130am (hours will fall between these times
Projected Duration: 3 months potential for perm
Job code:CVDJP
benefits are available
(candidate will also float in theDC metro area). requires clean driving record.
Description:
Summary:
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties trouble shooting training and making work flow recommendations.
Position 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 and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
Attend annual department trainings
Answer telephone calls read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Minimum 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 settingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
High School Diploma or GED
minimum 1 year of experience
Phlebotomist 1665
