Job Description
Job Description
Pride Health is hiring a phlebotomist to support our client’s medical facility based in Alexandria, VA. This is a 3-month assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Position Name: Phlebotomist
Pay rate: $19/hr -$21/hr on W2(As per years of Exp)
Location: Alexandria, VA
Duration: 3-month contact with possible extension
Shift: 8am-4:30pm M-F
Job Description:
Summary:
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow recommendations.
Position Responsibilities:
Phlebotomy & Specimen Handling:
- Performs blood draws using straight and butterfly needles.
- Labels specimens and matches lab requisition forms to specimen tubes.
- Centrifuges, splits, and freezes specimens as required by test order.
- Collects and stores specimens (blood, urine, fecal) following established procedures.
- Packages specimens for transport while maintaining temperature and integrity.
Patient Interaction & Compliance:
- Clearly and courteously explains venipuncture and specimen collection procedures to patients.
- Updates patient information accurately in the system.
- Ensures 100% accuracy by cross-checking test requisitions with scripts.
Lab Maintenance & Regulations:
- Records maintenance data and decontaminates lab equipment.
- Understands and complies with OSHA & DEP regulations.
- Attends annual department training sessions.
Administrative & Support Tasks:
- Answers telephone inquiries and reads laboratory results to provide information.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
Pride Global offers eligible employees’ comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Pride Health
Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.