Compassionate Phlebotomist for Behavioral Health

Psychiatric-Institute-of-Washingto; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Phlebotomist at The Psychiatric Institute of Washington will collect blood and other specimens, prepare them for processing, and maintain specimen integrity. You will work with Nursing leadership, patients, and lab partners to ensure supplies are available and procedures are followed.

You will perform venipuncture and other collections, coordinate with labs, and support waived testing and STAT needs while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Certificate or current RN/LPN license in DC.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated knowledge of venipuncture and specimen collection practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, finger sticks, and other specimen collections per provider orders.
• Prepare, label, and handle specimens per procedures and lab requirements.
• Coordinate with contracted labs for processing and timely results.
• Prioritize collections and assist with waived testing and STAT needs as applicable.
• Provide patient comfort and document refusals during collection procedures.
• Follow infection-control, PPE, HIPAA, and safety requirements.
• Order, inventory, and maintain Nursing department supplies and verify expiration dates.
• Communicate concerns and needs with Nursing leadership and team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Communication

Patient care

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certificate or RN/LPN license in DC

CPR/BLS Certification (AHA)

Tools

EHR systems

Laboratory systems

Job description

The Phlebotomist at The Psychiatric Institute of Washington will collect blood and other specimens, prepare them for processing, and maintain specimen integrity. You will work with Nursing leadership, patients, and lab partners to ensure supplies are available and procedures are followed.

You will perform venipuncture and other collections, coordinate with labs, and support waived testing and STAT needs while maintaining safety and documentation standards.