Phlebotomist Tech I

University of Maryland Medical System; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect venous and capillary blood samples, ensuring patient safety and accurate labeling. You will work under supervision, following established standards and practices to maintain specimen integrity.

Responsibilities include performing specimen collection, labeling, packing, and basic data entry while coordinating with lab, nursing, and medical staff to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy program preferred.
• Certification as a registered Phlebotomist with a national society preferred.
• Experience in hospital or outpatient healthcare setting desired.
• Some on-the-job or course clinical experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain venous and/or capillary blood specimens according to procedures.
• Identify and label specimens using a positive patient ID system.
• Prepare and pack specimens for shipment or processing as required.
• Unload and deliver specimens via pneumatic tube or to appropriate location.
• Enter orders in EPIC or Cerner systems when applicable.
• Handle front desk calls and inquiries regarding order status.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Communication

Data entry

Patient identification

Basic decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy program completion

Phlebotomy certification

Hospital experience

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Summary Under direct supervision, collects blood samples by performing venipunctures or finger or heel sticks on patients. Checks the quality of blood and assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient, following established standards and practices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Obtains venous and /or capillary blood specimens according to established procedures.
• Utilizes positive patient ID system to identify and label specimens for processing, delivery, or storage.
• Processes specimen and where required; prepare and pack specimens for shipment to another laboratory
• Unloads pneumatic tube system, receives and delivers specimens
• May perform specimen registration in EPIC or Cerner
• Performs and complete order entry on outpatients.
• Answers the main phone lines of the department and answers question regarding status of orders; triages and transfers calls.
• Monitors pending specimen collection lists and resolves specimen issues as needed.
• Communicates effectively with laboratory, nursing and medical staff to resolve problems and concerns regarding specimens and to properly identify and label specimens for processing, delivery, or storage.
• May sort laboratory reports/mail and distributes them to appropriate mailboxes.
• May perform inventory and ordering of supplies, including requisitions for distribution to clients. Rotates stock to ensure outdating does not occur.
• May fill supply requests for client needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Experience: Entry level

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Education: Completion of an accredited program in Phlebotomy
• Education: Certification as a registered Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized Phlebotomy Society, such as the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
• Some experience either by completion of course clinicals or on-the-job
• Experience in a hospital or outpatient health care setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Phlebotomy
• Customer Service
• Communication; oral & written
• Good data entry skills
• Basic decision making
• Understanding of proper patient identification