What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist 6052 position at Gables Search Group?
This is a contract job opportunity with potential for perm.
Position: Phlebotomist 6052
Location: Germantown, MD
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Projected Duration: 3 months potential for perm
Job code: CVDJP00036052
Benefits are available
Minimum 2 years of experience required
Description:
Summary:
The primary duty of a phlebotomist is to aid in carrying out various assigned tasks, problem-solving, training and providing workflow suggestions.
Position Responsibilities:
Experience performing blood collections, labeling samples, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance information and decontamination, updating patient data, etc.
Gathers and preserves samples following established protocols.
Clearly and politely explains the venipuncture (blood extraction) process and other sample collections (e.g. urine or fecal) as needed.
Demonstrates techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
Fully comprehends all physician instructions.
Matches lab requisition forms to sample tubes, labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes samples per test order.
Verifies all test requisitions or computer labels against prescriptions for accuracy.
Prepares samples for transportation.
Stores samples at required temperatures, places them in proper containers, labels accurately, follows specified protocols for transport to maintain sample integrity. Complies with OSHA and DEP regulations.
Attends annual department trainings.
Handles phone calls, reviews lab results to address inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment (where required)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience conducting venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of experience