Phlebotomist: Patient-First Blood Draws & Lab Care

Maryland Primary Care Physicians; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Primary Care Physicians in Arnold, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture in the Laboratory. This nonexempt role supports patient care and specimen collection per physician instructions.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a phlebotomy certificate, and at least one year of experience; ASCP certification is preferred and CPR is required. Responsibilities include equipment prep, data entry, donor assistance, and maintaining safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited medical vocational institution with phlebotomy course diploma.
• Minimum one year of phlebotomy experience.
• ASCP certification required and continued recertification; certification as medical assistant preferred but not required.
• National certification through AMT as a registered phlebotomy technician not required but helpful.
• Current CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products.
• Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients as directed by physician and following medical practice protocols related to safety, infection control, and confidentiality. Conducts laboratory tests on specimens. Enters data into computer.
• Assists donor before, during, and after donation. Instructs on urine collection procedures.
• Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Inventories supplies and places orders to ensure adequate supplies for procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Efficient draws

Patient interaction

Follow instructions

Eye-hand coordination

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy course diploma

Tools

Blood draw equipment

Job description

Maryland Primary Care Physicians in Arnold, MD is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture in the Laboratory. This nonexempt role supports patient care and specimen collection per physician instructions.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a phlebotomy certificate, and at least one year of experience; ASCP certification is preferred and CPR is required. Responsibilities include equipment prep, data entry, donor assistance, and maintaining safety and infection control.