Phlebotomist 4264

This is a contract to hire job opportunity. Position: Phlebotomist 4264Location: Washington DCSchedule: 7-7 M-F, will only work an 8-hour day but our earliestsite opens at 7am so they have to be available.Latest site closes at 6pm.Weekends as needed, can be available if OT is wantedProjected duration: 3 months + contract to hireJob code: CVDJP00034264Benefits are availableminimum 2 years of experiencemust be comfortable working alone and doing hard sticksThis is a float job. Floating to Maryland andDC. College Park, Silver SpringRequires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.Summary:The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.PositionResponsibilities: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 requiredDemonstrate 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 transportStores 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.Minimum Qualifications: