Phlebotomist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Diverse and collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD seeks a phlebotomy technician to collect specimens for inpatients and outpatients and to operate routine pre-analytic instrumentation with accuracy and care.

Requirements include two years of phlebotomy experience, a HS diploma or GED, and ASCP-PBT certification. The role involves mentoring, excellent patient service, and a day shift with alternating weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Two years of phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• ASCP-PBT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients.
• Operate automated pre-analytic instrumentation as needed.
• Enter data accurately and support registration.
• Mentor team members and support department initiatives.
• Provide safe, compassionate patient care and excellent service.
• Blood drawing and processing of specimens for testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASCP-PBT certification

Tools

Cobas system

Job description

Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, not-for-profit, community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence.At Suburban Hospital, our greatest passion is our staff members' commitment to delivering the best patient- and family-centered care possible.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Full Time/Day Shift/5:30am -1:30pm every other weekend rotations and holiday rotations/Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD

General Summary

• Performs various specimen collection and phlebotomy techniques in the collection of specimens for inpatients and/or outpatients. May perform laboratory tests/waived laboratory tests including but not limited to Ocult and Gastric Blood tests, Urine pH and Urine Volume.
• May operate and maintain automated pre-analytical instrumentation or Cobas automated storage and retrieval system.
• May perform data entry, processing of specimens; billing functions, and all patient registration and preanalytic setups. Ensures accuracy of all data entry and processed specimens.
• Serves as a mentor, and work in support of associated department initiatives, projects, and training.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and safe & compassionate patient care at all times.
• blood drawing, receiving and processing of Laboratory & Referral specimens for testing. May perform other related activities to the operation of the Laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant clinical phlebotomy experience in a Laboratory setting is required
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• ASCP-PBT, or equivalent from a department approved certifying agency

Important Notices:

Authorization to Work in the United States:Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 18.50/hour - Maximum 30.53/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.