Urgent Hiring For Phlebotomist In Washington, DC, US

Job Description

Job DescriptionUrgent Hiring for Phlebotomist in Washington, DC, USJob Description

The primary role of the phlebotomist is to assist in performing various duties including troubleshooting, training, and providing workflow recommendations. This position involves collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge specimens, and record maintenance data.
• Decontaminate equipment and update patient information.
• Explain the venipuncture process and other specimen collections clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate techniques using straight and butterfly needles.
• Understand and execute physicians' orders accurately.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Check test requisitions or computer labels against scripts for accuracy.
• Package specimens for transport while maintaining sample integrity.
• Store specimen samples at required temperatures and in appropriate containers.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls and read laboratory results to address inquiries.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in phlebotomy, blood draw, venipuncture, and specimen collection.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience in laboratory, medical, pediatric, geriatrics, and healthcare settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

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