Phlebotomist I
•2 days ago
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$23 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia |
About this job
Title- Phlebotomist
Duration- 2+ months
Work site- Mary Center Adelphi. 8908 Riggs rd. Adelphi MD. 20783
Training site- 3912 GA. Ave NW Washington DC. 20011
Shift : 9 am - 6 pm
Required skills- Spanish speaking preferred
Job Summary
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.
Position Responsibilities
Questions:
Required Vaccinations
Duration- 2+ months
Work site- Mary Center Adelphi. 8908 Riggs rd. Adelphi MD. 20783
Training site- 3912 GA. Ave NW Washington DC. 20011
Shift : 9 am - 6 pm
Required skills- Spanish speaking preferred
Job Summary
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow 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 venipuncture (blood drawing) and/or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
- Demonstrates technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
- Fully understands all of the physicians' orders.
- Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
- Labels, centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required by test order.
- Checks all test requisitions or computer labels against script to ensure 100% correct.
- Packages specimens for transport.
- Stores specimen samples according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately labels, and follows different procedures as outlined specific to the protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
- Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations.
- Attends annual department trainings.
- Answers telephone calls and reads laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
- Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
- Experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Questions:
- How many draws are required daily? 40
- What is the work environment? IOP
- If this is a patient service center, how big is the location? No
- How long is the worker expected to stand? 6 hours
- Are there any specialties? No
- Will this person work with a team or alone? Sometimes with another staff.
- How many weeks of training is required at the start of this role? 2 weeks
Required Vaccinations
- Hepatitis B
- TB
- MMR
- Tdap
- Flu
- Varicella
- COVID-19
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