Phlebotomist I
Spectraforce
Waldorf, Maryland
2 hours ago
Job Description
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
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.
Background / Context:
- Coverage for a maternity leave at a Patient Service Center
- Potential for extension or permanent conversion based on performance
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
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
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
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)
Applicant Notices & Disclaimers
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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.