Phlebotomist Inpatient - Part-time - DCMC

Luminis Health, Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Luminis Health, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood and other specimens using venipuncture, capillary, and heel-stick techniques. The role involves maintaining LIS orders, ensuring precise specimen labeling, and upholding a safe, clean work environment.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma with specialized phlebotomy training. Certification is preferred or eligible; some travel to various sites is required, and BLS CPR is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and specialized training in phlebotomy.
• One year of experience in an acute care facility is preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification with the National Phlebotomy Association or American Society of Clinical Pathology is preferred or eligible; BLS CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines and executes the best method for obtaining biological specimens from patients of all ages, including venipuncture, capillary, and heel-stick punctures.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory and orders appropriate tests in the LIS as requested by authorized providers.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies prudently and performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Verifies patient identity and manages patient registration data in the system with correct date of service and ordering caregiver and flags.
• Supports inter- and intradepartmental workflow and participates in laboratory quality programs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Objective

The Phlebotomist aims to serve patients by executing the best method for obtaining biological specimens and ensuring quality specimen for testing. This position enhances the laboratory and hospital reputation by demonstrating a courteous and professional demeanor during all encounters.

Position Objective

The Phlebotomist aims to serve patients by executing the best method for obtaining biological specimens and ensuring quality specimen for testing. This position enhances the laboratory and hospital reputation by demonstrating a courteous and professional demeanor during all encounters.

Essential Functions

Determines and executes the best method for obtaining biological specimens from patients of all ages as required to include venipuncture, capillary, and heel-stick puncture to ensure quality specimens for testing following the established productivity guidelines with minimal errors.

Maintains laboratory supplies inventory and orders appropriate tests in Laboratory Information System (LIS) as requested by authorized provider by accurately reading and interpreting orders and being familiar with test mnemonics.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and that allows for easy staff interchange.

Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results; Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the full extent of ability.

Practices proper patient identification verification according to standard work; manages work queues to ensure appropriate and complete patient registration including demographic, insurance information. correct date of service, ordering caregiver and special flags.

Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand offs).

Actively participate in the laboratory quality plan/program (ex. investigative reports, notification of delays, etc.).

Participate in the training of new staff and students by serving as a mentor and technical resource;

Knowledge/Experience

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and specialized training in phlebotomy

Minimum Experience: N/A

Required License/Certifications

Phlebotomy certification with the National Phlebotomy Association or American Society of Clinical Pathology or eligible; current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification preferred; requires travel to various sites.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: One year of experience working in an acute care facility in an equivalent role.

License /Certifications: Phlebotomy certification with the National Phlebotomy Association or American Society of Clinical Pathology

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan w/employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full time employees
• Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more

Pay Range

$20.14—$25.44 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status