Phlebotomist - hospital laboratory

Location: Rockville, MD | Schedule: Contract, on-site, M-F 8:00a-4:30p and every other Sat 8a-12p

Overview
A healthcare services organization is seeking a Phlebotomist to join its laboratory team on a contract basis for a projected duration of 3 months, with potential for permanent placement. This role is essential to ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing in support of patient care and diagnostic testing.

What you'll do

Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data and decontamination activities

Update patient information and collect and store specimens according to established procedures

Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collection methods (e.g., urine or fecal) as required

Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles

Fully understand and follow all 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 labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy

Package specimens for transport

Store specimen samples at required temperatures, place samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately label, and follow protocols to maintain specimen integrity during transport

Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations

Attend annual department trainings

Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries

Required qualifications

Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment, as required in some states

Minimum of 5 work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting

Minimum of 2 years of experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

High School Diploma or GED

Compensation and benefits

Benefits are available

Why this role
This is a 3 months contract opportunity with potential for permanent placement, offering the chance to apply your phlebotomy expertise in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.

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