Phlebotomy Lab Assistant - Nights - 1:30-10:00 PM with Weekend Rotation

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare’s Phlebotomy Lab Assistant will collect and accession specimens, entering accurate patient data and reports for timely laboratory processing.

Under supervision, you will perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages, document rounds, and assist in training co-workers and students while upholding safety and quality standards.

Requirements include a High School diploma and 6 months each of phlebotomy and accessioning experience, with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School education is 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; accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Extracts blood from patients and performs phlebotomy procedures.
• Document all phlebotomy rounds in patient records.
• Verify patient demographics and specimen labels with orders.
• Prepare and process specimens for testing (labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting).
• Maintain supplies and equipment; ensure safety and infection control measures.
• Assist in donor screening and documentation as applicable.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy techniques

Communication

Customer service

Arithmetic

Computer skills

Typing

Patient comfort

Education

High School

Tools

Meditech

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.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.