Phlebotomist II - 1st Shift

Spectraforce Technologies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist II to join their team. In this role, you will be the face of the company, drawing blood samples and preparing specimens for lab testing while ensuring a safe and professional environment. Your expertise will contribute to patient trust and confidence, as you interact with individuals in various healthcare settings. This position offers the opportunity to work independently and flexibly, with responsibilities that include maintaining accurate records and demonstrating superior customer service. If you have a passion for patient care and possess excellent phlebotomy skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric and geriatric collections.
• Ability to provide quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draw quality blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for lab testing.
• Maintain required records and documentation accurately.

Skills

Phlebotomy Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Training

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist II - 1st Shift

Duration: 3 months

Location: Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

Shift: 8am-4:30pm, Rotational Saturdays 7:30-11:30am

State of Credentials, Licenses, or Certification is Required

Summary

The Patient Services Representative II (PSR II) represents the face of our company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions.

The PSR II draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.

The PSR II has direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe, and accurate manner.

The PSR II will demonstrate leadership behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy of patient information.

Successful applicants may be assigned to a doctor's office, a patient service center, or as business needs dictate.

Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.

Maintain a safe and professional environment.

Perform forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.

Verify patient demographic information, including initials and signature post-venipuncture, to ensure tubes were labeled in their presence and that the label matches the patient's name.

Maintain required records and documentation.

Demonstrate organizational commitment and promote a positive image to patients, clients, employees, and the public.

Job Requirements

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal onsite supervision.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills, including pediatric and geriatric.
• Flexibility and availability based on staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
• Commitment to policies and procedures, including dress code, employee health and safety, and guiding principles.
• Ability to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and a clean driving record, if applicable.
• Travel and flexible hours required to work at multiple locations and cover in-office phlebotomy locations with minimal notice.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.
• Demonstrate superior customer focus and effective communication with peers, supervisors, and patients.
• Willingness to embrace change and demonstrate knowledge of our business.
• Training locations may vary based on trainer availability.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
• Medical training such as medical assistant or paramedic preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Work Experience

• At least three years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.