Phlebotomy Lab Assistant - Full-time - Evenings

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Phlebotomy Lab Assistant to provide phlebotomy and accessioning services. The role includes collecting specimens, documenting results, and supporting training of staff and students.

The position requires at least 6 months of phlebotomy and accessioning experience, High School education, and strong communication skills. Schedule includes Monday–Friday evenings with alternating weekend rotations and on-call holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months phlebotomy experience and 6 months accessioning experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and phlebotomy techniques.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with computers and typing.

Responsibilities

• Extracts blood from patients and performs phlebotomy procedures.
• Accurately document all phlebotomy rounds and outpatient callbacks.
• Enter accurate patient demographics, orders, and specimen receipt in Meditech.
• Prepare and process specimens for testing (labeling, measuring, aliquoting, centrifuging).
• Maintain donor room QC and universal precautions.
• Assist in training coworkers, students, and staff.
• Pack, transport, and ensure timely delivery of specimens to the lab.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy techniques

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Basic arithmetic

Computer skills

Typing

Manage patient anxiety

Education

High School

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.

Schedule

The proposed schedule for this role is Monday thru Friday, 1:30-10:00 PM with every other weekend rotation and on-call holidays.

Education

High School

Licensures/Certifications

Not Applicable

Experience

6 months of related phlebotomy experience/6 months related Laboratory accessioning experience

Skills

• 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 duties

Principal 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

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I 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 expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development