Phlebotomist I

Position Title: Phlebotomist I

Location: 3500 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD
Duration: 3-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Type: Onsite

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Position Summary:

The Phlebotomist I will support daily operations within a Patient Service Center (PSC), including blood collection, specimen processing, and patient interaction. This role requires strong foundational phlebotomy skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

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Background / Context:

• Coverage for a maternity leave at a Patient Service Center
• Potential for extension or permanent conversion based on performance

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws, specimen labeling, centrifugation, and processing
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures clearly to patients
• Demonstrate proficiency using straight needles and butterfly needles
• Review and verify physician orders and laboratory requisitions
• Label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens for transport
• Ensure specimen integrity by following handling and temperature protocols
• Verify requisitions and labels for accuracy
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures
• Update patient information as needed
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend required department trainings
• Answer phone calls and assist with lab-related inquiries

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Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a lab or hospital setting
• Valid Phlebotomy certification (if required by the state)
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills
• Ability to perform blood draws independently, including hard sticks

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Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Standing for most of the shift with a 30-minute lunch break
• Medium-sized Patient Service Center
• Team-based environment
• Two weeks of training required
  • First week of orientation/training in Chantilly, VA

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Additional Information:

• Full-time: 40 hours/week
• Daily patient volume: 50–80 patients (all age groups)
• Fast-paced, high-volume site
• Vaccinations/Tests Required:
  • Varicella
  • MMR
  • TB
  • Color Vision Test
  • Hepatitis B offered (can be declined)

 

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 21.00/daily.