Phlebotomist

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Weekend differential

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is seeking a part‑time Phlebotomist to collect blood and other specimens, prepare them for processing, and maintain specimen integrity per guidelines. You will collaborate with Nursing leadership, patients, and lab partners while ensuring supplies are managed.

You will perform venipuncture, specimen labeling, and coordinate with contracted laboratories to ensure timely results, while adhering to HIPAA and infection‑control requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certificate or current RN/LPN license in DC.
• Phlebotomy or nursing education and training for the credential held.
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, finger sticks, and other specimen collection procedures per orders.
• Prepare, label, and handle specimens per facility and lab requirements.
• Coordinate with contracted labs for specimen collection, pickup, processing, and results return.
• Prioritize laboratory and specimen collections and assist with waived testing and STAT needs.
• Provide reassurance to patients during collection procedures and document refusals.
• Follow infection control, PPE, HIPAA, and safety requirements to protect patients and staff.
• Order and inventory Nursing department supplies and ensure items are available and unexpired.
• Communicate with Nursing leadership regarding concerns and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient safety

Documentation

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate or RN/LPN in DC

CPR/BLS (AHA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Laboratory Systems

PPE protocols

Job description

Responsibilities

Make a Meaningful Impact on Behavioral Healthcare.

As a Phlebotomist at The Psychiatric Institute of Washington, you will be responsible for collecting blood and other specimens, preparing specimens for laboratory processing, and maintaining specimen integrity in accordance with facility and contracted laboratory guidelines. You will work closely with Nursing leadership, patients, and laboratory partners while helping ensure medical and patient-care supplies are appropriately maintained and available.

About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington

For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future.

At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

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What You Will Do

As our Phlebotomist, you will play an important role in supporting our nursing team and ensuring accurate, timely laboratory services. You will:

• Perform venipuncture, finger sticks, and other specimen collection procedures based on provider orders, with a focus on safe and successful collection.
• Prepare, label, and handle specimens according to facility procedures and contracted laboratory requirements.
• Coordinate with contracted laboratory partners to support appropriate specimen collection, pickup, processing, and timely return of results.
• Prioritize ordered laboratory and specimen collections and assist Nursing Leadership with waived testing and STAT specimen needs as appropriate.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients during collection procedures and appropriately document patient refusals.
• Follow patient-identification, infection-control, PPE, HIPAA, and therapeutic-boundary requirements to promote patient and staff safety.
• Order, inventory, and maintain the Nursing department’s medical and patient-care supplies, ensuring items are available, properly stored, and within expiration dates.
• Communicate effectively with Nursing leadership and team members regarding concerns, safety issues, laboratory needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organization and attention to detail, a collaborative approach to patient care, and the capacity to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Certificate or current RN/LPN nursing license in DC
• Phlebotomy or nursing education and training for the credential held
• CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Demonstrated knowledge of venipuncture and proper laboratory/specimen collection and preparation practices.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to follow infection‑control, patient‑safety, confidentiality, and specimen‑handling requirements.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with required clinical and organizational systems.
• Handle with Care, and UHS Verbal De‑Escalation training must be completed as required. Training is provided during orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related phlebotomy, laboratory, nursing, or healthcare experience.
• Previous experience collecting specimens in a hospital, behavioral health, or other patient‑care environment.
• Experience working with electronic health records and laboratory systems.

Why Choose PIW?

At PIW, your work has a direct impact on the experience and care of the patients we serve. You’ll join a collaborative behavioral healthcare team where safety, compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement are part of our everyday work.

Benefits & Rewards

We value the contributions of our part‑time team members and offer a variety of benefits and resources based on eligibility. As a part‑time Phlebotomist, eligible team members may have access to:

• A challenging and rewarding work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Additional insurance coverage(such as life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance)
• Pre‑tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Additional Compensation & Position‑Specific Rewards

• Shift differentials available for eligible shifts
• Weekend differential available based on schedule

Eligibility for benefits and programs may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements. Benefit information provided in this posting is a summary and is subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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