Phlebotomist II

Job Title: Phlebotomist II

Duration: 3 Months

Location: USA - MD - Rockville - 1192 Rockville Pike

Schedule: M-F 8:00a-4:30p E/o Sat 8a-12p

Vaccination: TB, For Hep-B titer to be run, if candidate is not immune can either be vaccinated or decline with declination form

*Color vision screening is also required.

• 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.

• 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

* How many draws are required daily? 20

* What is the work environment? OBGYN

* If this is a patient service center, how big is the location? N/a

* How long is the worker expected to stand? Not often

* Are there any specialties? Glucose Tolerance Testing

* Will this person work with a team or alone? Alone M-F Saturdays Team