Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 5542Salary: $24 - $24 per yearLocation: Greenbelt, MDMinimum Degree: High School Diploma or GEDRelocation Assistance: Not AvailableThis is a contract job opportunity. Potential for perm. Position: Phlebotomist 5542 Location: Greenbelt, MD Schedule: 8 hours availability between the 6:30am - 6:30pm M-F Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for permBenefits are available minimum 3 years of experience requires pediatric and geriatric experience requires experience with oncology patientsDescription: 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 specimen. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.