Phlebotomy Lab Assistant - 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM - Full-Time

Gbmc-Healthcare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore seeks a Phlebotomy Lab Assistant to collect blood, accession specimens, and provide laboratory reports under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and strong communication with care teams.

The position requires at least 6 months of phlebotomy and accessioning experience, a High School diploma, and proficiency with medical terminology and computer tools. Shift is 5:00 AM–1:30 PM with alternating weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience.
• Six months of lab accessioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Extracts blood from patients and performs phlebotomy procedures according to established technique.
• Accession and process specimens for testing with proper labeling and documentation.
• Enter patient demographics and test orders accurately; verify receipt and completeness.
• Maintain patient safety with proper patient identification and double checks against orders.
• Package and transport specimens per policy; ensure timely delivery to the lab.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terms

Communication

Customer service

Accuracy

Typing

Computers

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Under direct supervision, the Phlebotomy Lab Assistant provides phlebotomy/accessioning service, utilizes appropriate equipment to collect, receive, accession/,process pathology and laboratory specimens, as well as provide laboratory information and reports to customers. Assists in the training and monitoring of co-workers, students, and other hospital staff.This position's schedule is 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM with every other weekend rotation, holidays, and on-call requirements.Education:High SchoolLicensures/Certifications:Not ApplicableExperience:6 months of related phlebotomy experience/6 months related Laboratory accessioning experienceSkills:• Knowledge of medical terminology• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and practices• Skill in oral and written communication• Skill in utilizing customer service techniques• Skill in performing basic arithmetic• Skills in using a computer and personal productivity applications• Ability to type• Ability to reduce anxiety in patients while performing patient care related dutiesPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:• Extracts blood from patients and performs all Phlebotomy procedures, including children and infants according to established aseptic venipuncture technique.• Detailed documentation is done for all Phlebotomy rounds.• Detailed documentation of Outpatients that are called back to include Physicians office.• Enters accurate and complete patient demographic information, laboratory test orders, and verifies collection/receipt of specimens with completeness and accuracy.• Prepares and processes specimens for the testing in the clinical laboratory to include, labeling, measuring, aliquoting, centrifuging, and the like. Distributes specimens to and retrieves specimens from the appropriate work areas.• Performs Quality EKG’s and completes all required demographic information.• Screens and interviews Autologus and Therapeutic Donors according to protocol accurately and completely. All donor room QC is completed on a daily basis. Universal precautions are followed in the Donor room.• All Donor documentation is completed accurrately and at time of donation• Completes associated responsibilities such as, centrifuge maintenance, label maintenance, disinfections of counters, filing and boxing requisitions. Stocks and maintains supplies.• Checks all Outpatient Orders for accuracy and matches requisition to Meditech orders and labels.• Ensures all stats are responded to in a timely manner.• Quest and Sheppard Pratt registrations are done accurately.• Actively participates in the Laboratory’s continuing education program and meets requirements as described in the Laboratory Continuing Education Policy. Shares knowledge gained from seminars, workshops, etc. through formal and informal presentations.• Ensures patient safety by following procedure for patient identification. Always uses 2 patient identifiers. Double checks all specimens against orders entered in Meditech.• Packages and transports all specimens according to policy and procedures• Ensures that all specimens are sent to lab in a timely manner.All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$17.30 - $25.11Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.