This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm.
Position: Phlebotomist 6038
Location: Washington DC (Varnum St NE)
Schedule: Mon – Fri. 7:30am – 4pmProjected Duration: 3 months + potential for perm
Job code: CVDJP00036038benefits are available
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.
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 SuiteHigh School Diploma or GEDminimum 1 year of experience
