Phlebotomist- PRN

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a Phlebotomist to join their team in Washington, D.C. The role involves collecting and processing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort during procedures. Applicants should have a high school diploma and are preferred to have training in phlebotomy. This position offers a range of responsibilities, including training others in phlebotomy techniques, making it suitable for those looking to expand their skills in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Up to 1 year of technical training in phlebotomy.
• 0 to 6 months of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, verifies patient identity, and collects blood specimens.
• Assures the integrity of blood specimens for laboratory testing.
• Provides training in phlebotomy procedures to students and personnel.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Knowledge of grammar

Basic arithmetic skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Specialized training in fistula/graft draw procedures

Tools

Standard office/medical equipment

Job description

General Summary of Position
Collects and processes patient specimens for laboratory testing. Performs special collection and specimen processing procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Greets patients, verifies patient identity, and collects blood specimens using a variety of routine phlebotomy techniques (i.e. venipuncture, heelsticks, fingerstick). Takes all measures to assure patient safety, comfort and satisfaction with the procedure.

Assures the integrity of blood specimens for laboratory testing through accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique; demonstrates good judgement in the selection of the collection procedure/site; assures timely and accurate collection and delivery of blood specimens.

Receives specimens and inputs test requests into Cerner based on Invision or physician orders; centrifuges and processes specimens as required. Draws and processes managed care samples according to department protocol

Performs special draws from fistulas and grafts as assigned; follows special collection protocol for glucose tolerance tests as assigned.

Follows all phlebotomy and department policies and procedures; documents phebotomy and specimen processing procedures and quality assurance problems according to department protocol.

Provides training in phlebotomy, accessioning/processing procedures to students, laboratory employees, residents or other designated personnel as needed.

Maintains adequate levels of phlebotomy supplies to perform collection procedures; maintains phlebotomy tray and working area in an organized, sanitary condition at all times

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training, such as completion of a phlebotomy training program and a specialized training program in fistula/graft draw procedures.

Experience

• 0 to 6 months experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar, and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, sterilizing equipment, blood pressure cuff, or tables); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.

This position has a hiring range of $20.039 - $30.385