Floating Phlebotomist job in Silver Spring at Greene Resources

Job Number: 45329

Floating Phlebotomist

Job Description:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations. Schedule: M-F, must be available between 730a and 9p based on site coverage schedule (provided in advance). COVID Vaccine required.

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:

• 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

• 0-2 years of experience

• Must be fully COVID vaccinated

Desired Background/Skills:

Qualifications:




• 1+ 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




Other Information:






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