Phlebotomist II

Position Title: Phlebotomist II

Work Location: Baltimore City, Frederick County, Columbia, Maryland

Assignment Duration: 3 Months

Work Schedule:- 1st Shift 6AM to 7PM M-F and will be required to cover 1 Saturday shift a month.

Shifts will be 8 hours so depending on the location may start as early as 6AM or end as late as 7PM

Work Arrangement: Onsite / Float Position

Position Summary:

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

This is a float position. Candidate's home base will be the office closest to where they live. Coverage areas include Baltimore City, Frederick county and Columbia.

Key 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.

Qualification & Experience:

• 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
• 2-4 years of experience
• Pedi and Geri drawing experience
• Reliable transportation as this will be a float
• Comfortable working as a team or alone
• Strong communication skills
• High level of professionalism

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• 90% travel required
• Float position
• One Saturday a month is required

Additional Information:

• Negative THC screen required
• Color vision required
• Hepatitis B required