Phlebotomist II

Johns Hopkins Health System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Diverse and collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples from patients, ensuring safe, accurate procedures and data integrity. You will handle patient interactions with care and uphold strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, pediatric collection readiness, sample processing, and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace while delivering a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in phlebotomy.
• ASCP PBT or equivalent from a department-approved certifying agency preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• For sites with pediatric collections, maintain competency in neonatal/infant collections, capillary sampling (heel sticks), blood volume limitations, and specialized testing such as sweat chlorides, endocrine protocols and glucose tolerance tests.
• Verifies patient information and maintains the integrity of the sample by following strict labeling protocols.
• Records information in physical and digital logs and patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
• Processes specimens for testing.
• Ensures cleanliness and sterilization of equipment and work area.
• Explains blood draw procedures to patients, addressing any concerns or questions and delivering a positive experience to all patients.
• For pediatric collections, routinely use age-appropriate communication, distraction techniques and family-centered approach to build trust with children and families.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ASCP PBT (preferred)

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn and advance your career.

What Awaits You:

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

Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. You can explore the details of our benefits offering by visiting the following link: https://jhh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/

Job Summary:

Utilizes specialized medical equipment to collect blood samples from patients. Ensures safe and sanitary collection practices, manages patient information, processes specimens for testing, and delivers a positive experience to all patients.

Essential Functions:

• Collects blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• For sites with pediatric collections, maintain competency in neonatal/infant collections, capillary sampling (heel sticks), blood volume limitations, and specialized testing such as sweat chlorides, endocrine protocols and glucose tolerance tests.
• Verifies patient information and maintains the integrity of the sample by following strict labeling protocols.
• Records information in physical and digital logs and patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
• Processes specimens for testing.
• Ensures cleanliness and sterilization of equipment and work area.
• Explains blood draw procedures to patients, addressing any concerns or questions and delivering a positive experience to all patients.
• For pediatric collections, routinely use age-appropriate communication, distraction techniques, comfort measures and family centered approach to build trust with children and families.
• Provides care and clear instructions to patients post-procedure.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in phlebotomy (Required)
• ASCP PBT or equivalent from a department-approved certifying agency preferred but not required. Upon Hire (Preferred)