Phlebotomist

Full Time
Washington, DC 20402
Posted
Job description

Job Number: 44961


Phlebotomist


Job Description:

Our client, a nationwide diagnostic testing center, is in need of Phlebotomists to join their team. The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations. This specific opportunity will be assisting with Adult and Pediatric blood draws. *Covid Vaccination is required* Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, $18-20/hr


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 trainingsAnswer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.


Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 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

  • Covid Vaccination is required

  • 0-2 years of experience


Desired Background/Skills:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

  • Ability to successfully draw blood from patients with minimal or no complications

  • Empathy and interpersonal skills for working with patients

  • Detail-oriented and committed to ensuring patient confidentiality

  • Excellent motor skills and the ability to stand for long periods of time

  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills

  • Data entry and computer skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Covid Vaccination is required


Qualifications:

  • 2+ years verifiable experience, with collection from all age groups

  • Patient interaction experience, customer-service-minded individual

  • Able to grasp a firm understanding of the importance of compliance and safety

  • Phlebotomist will order, draw and process specimens and will be responsible for storing specimens at the correct temperature, processing and preparing for courier pick-up

  • Practice proper patient identification, label vials with patient names and dates

  • Expect to work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status

  • Be friendly, courteous and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients

  • Covid Vaccination is required


Other Information:


Greene Resources is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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