Phlebotomist II - 1st Shift

MedStar Health; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Phlebotomist II to join their team in Columbia, Maryland. The role involves drawing blood samples from patients and preparing specimens for lab testing while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will exhibit excellent phlebotomy skills and a commitment to customer service. This position requires flexible scheduling, including potential weekends and travel between multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years phlebotomy experience required.
• Preferred experience in a Patient Service Center environment.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Draw quality blood samples from patients following established procedures.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment while interacting with patients.
• Document and verify patient information post venipuncture.

Skills

Excellent phlebotomy skills

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or paramedic training

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Title:Phlebotomist II

Duration- 1+ months

Location- Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21044

Shift- M-F 7am-4pm

Rotational Saturdays hours range from 7am-1pm

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 to patient information.


• Successful applicants may be assigned to a doctors 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.


• Performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.


• Perform verification of patient demographic info initials including patient signature post venipuncture to verify tubes were labeled in their presence and that the name on the label is correct.


• Maintains required records and documentation.


• Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees and the public in general.

Job Requirements

• Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fastpaced environment.


• Ability to work independently with minimal onsite supervision.


• Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.


• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, oncall and overtime.


• Committed to all Policies Procedures including Company dress code, Employee Health Safety, and Everyday Excellence Guiding Principles.


• Must be able to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment.


• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license, and clean driving record, if applicable.


• Travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at Patient Service CenterInOffice Phlebotomy locations with minimal notice.


• Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting.


• Must demonstrate Superior Customer Focus ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors and patients ability to accelerate and embrace change and knowledge of our business.


• Training locations may vary based on trainer availability.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent


• REQUIRED. Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.


• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Work Experience

• THREE years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.


• Minimum 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.


• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.


• Keyboard data entry experience.