Laboratory Processor - Temporary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Faculty Physicians is seeking a detail-oriented professional to collect and process blood and other specimens. Responsibilities include labeling, logging, and monitoring lab temperatures. Adherence to guidelines is essential to ensure specimen integrity.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, and ASCP certification. This role is crucial for maintaining laboratory standards and ensuring quality control in specimen handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Completion of an accredited program in phlebotomy is preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, labels, logs, and processes blood and other specimens.
• Checks quality of samples and specimens.
• Assembles supplies and equipment.
• Monitors lab incubator/refrigerator temperatures.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside laboratories.

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Completion of accredited program in phlebotomy (preferred)

ASCP certification (preferred)

One year phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Job description

Collects, labels, logs, and processes blood and other specimens. Checks quality of samples and specimens. Assembles supplies and equipment. Monitors lab incubator/refrigerator temperatures. Prepares specimens for referral to outside laboratories.

Essential Functions

• Orders all appropriate tests in LIS system.
• Ensures the correct tubes and specimen containers have been submitted or collected for the appropriate test ordered and are labeled correctly.
• Ensures CAP, UMPA, and GLP (when appropriate) guidelines are followed during processing procedures.
• Determines acceptability of specimens.
• Spins, separates, stores and distributes specimens to the appropriate area.
• Prepares specimens for reference labs according to laboratory protocol.
• Ensures specific guidelines are followed for various laboratory studies.

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Completion of an accredited program in phlebotomy is preferred
• ASCP certification preferred
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits.