Outpatient Nurse Technician/Phlebotomist

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition advancement

Tuition for dependents

Student loan repayment

Medical/Dental/Vision

Mental health benefits

401K

Sick and Vacation

Child care spending

Free parking

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and related duties in Outpatient Clinics in Baltimore, MD. The role includes verifying orders, labeling specimens, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year phlebotomy experience, pediatric exposure is preferred, and the position is full-time, 40 hours weekly.Benefits include tuition assistance, 401K, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current national certification in Phlebotomy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certificate (Maryland) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides phlebotomy services at the designated site.
• Checks orders for appropriate specimens and completes lab slips.
• Obtains and records patient data and specimens using proper technique.
• Monitors supplies and maintains phlebotomy areas.
• Cleans toys and follows infection control guidelines.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National Phlebotomy Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (Maryland)

Job description

Overview

About Kennedy Krieger Institute

Kennedy Krieger Institute leads the way in translating scientific advances into new therapies and educational interventions, while providing an inspirational environment for training tomorrow’s leaders in the field. These successes benefit millions of children, adolescents, and adults around the world. Kennedy Krieger Institute offers more than 55 outpatient clinics, home and community programs, education, research, pediatric neurobehavioral and rehabilitation/feeding inpatient units and a day hospital.

This position is 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm in the Outpatient Clinics.

Benefits You Will Receive

• $10,500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)

• 50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.

• Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)

• Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR) most places make you wait 3-6 months)

• Enhanced Mental Health Benefits

• 401K Automatic 3% employer-funded "base contribution" with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service

• Sick and Vacation accrual upon first day of work

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)

• $2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10

• Free secure and monitored parking

Responsibilities

• Provides phlebotomy services for designated site including transporting specimen to appropriate lab as needed and obtaining daily results of specimens obtained.

• Checks orders for appropriate specimens to be obtained.

• Completes lab slips accurately when necessary and/or checks accuracy of slip.

• Identifies and verifies the appropriate patient for specimen collection and collects specimen using proper technique and standard precautions.

• Prints specimen labels (computerized and addressograph), labels, and prepares specimen accurately.

• Obtains and records weights, heights, vital signs, and head circumference.

• Assists with examinations, treatments, and procedures performed in the Outpatient Department.

• Monitors and maintains phlebotomy supplies.

• Prepares exam and triage rooms prior to the start of clinic and between each patient and escorts patient/family to assigned exam room.

• Monitors the expiration dates on the general medical supplies.

• Cleans toys according to Kennedy Krieger Institute infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

• Current national certification in Phlebotomy is required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required.

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate through Maryland Board of Nursing required.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience required.

• Minimum of one year of pediatric experience preferred.

Minimum pay range

USD $17.76/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $28.98/Hr.

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

# of Hours 40.00

Job Location : Street 801 N. Broadway

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet