Pediatric Nurse Tech & Phlebotomy Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Tuition for dependents

Student loan repayment

Medical, dental, vision

Mental health benefits

401K base contribution

Sick and vacation accrual

Dependent Care FSA

Free parking

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. in Maryland is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Center for Developmental Behavior.

The role performs phlebotomy at designated site, collects specimens, and supports pediatric patients in outpatient settings. Requirements include high school diploma, national phlebotomy certification, BLS CPR, and Maryland CNA certification, with at least one year of phlebotomy experience; pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Pediatric experience

CPR (BLS)

CNA certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

National phlebotomy certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification

Maryland CNA certification

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. in Maryland is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Center for Developmental Behavior.

The role performs phlebotomy at designated site, collects specimens, and supports pediatric patients in outpatient settings. Requirements include high school diploma, national phlebotomy certification, BLS CPR, and Maryland CNA certification, with at least one year of phlebotomy experience; pediatric experience preferred.