Phlebotomist 3360

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position : Phlebotomist 3360

Location : Alexandria VA

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8a-4 : 30p

Projected duration : 3 months potential for perm

Job code : CVDJP

benefits are available

Phlebotomy on all ages

Minimum 1 year of experience

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 6 months work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 1 year of experience

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Load & Unload,Data Entry,Customer Service,Computer Skills,FDA Regulations,Mobile Devices,Phlebotomy,Medical Terminology,Employment & Labor Law,Patient Service Experience,Venipuncture Experience

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1