Phlebotomist 5411

This is a contract to hire job opportunity. Position Phlebotomist 5411 Location Washington DC and area (float job) Job Type & Base Float job. Home base is Varnum Street, Washington DC. Floating to Maryland and DC: College Park, Silver Spring. Schedule 7‑7 M-F, only an 8‑hour day. Earliest site opens at 7 am, latest closes at 6 pm. Weekends as needed; available for overtime if wanted. Projected Duration 3 months + contract to hire Job Code

CVDJP00035411

Benefits Benefits are available. Requirements Must be comfortable doing hard sticks and working alone. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation; mileage expenses paid. Minimum of 2 years of experience. Description Summary The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow 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 (e.g., urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all of the 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. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific protocol 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. 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 setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 2 years of experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tom Trese