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Phlebotomist 4421

Keystone Distinction Group, Alexandria, VA, United States


This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 4421

Location: Alexandria, VA (see below)

Schedule: 8am-5pm M-F

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00034421

Benefits are available

Requires pediatric and geriatric experience

Minimum 2 years of experience

May need to occasionally cover Manassas Location

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.

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.

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