Phlebotomy Specialty Technician - Full Time Day/Evening Shift

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Un hôpital majeur à Baltimore recherche un Phlebotomist pour des collectes de spécimens dans divers environnements. Le candidat retenu effectuera des prélèvements sanguins et devra posséder un diplôme de niveau secondaire ainsi qu'une formation approuvée en phlébotomie. Ce poste implique également des tâches administratives et de formation.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de lycée ou équivalent requis.
• Moins de 1 an et 6 mois d'expérience en phlébotomie préférée.
• Certification en tant que Technicien Phlébotomiste de préférence.

Responsibilities

• Collecte de sang auprès des patients selon les procédures du laboratoire.
• Maintien de l'hygiène et de l'organisation de l'espace de travail.
• Formation des nouveaux associés.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Hospital approved phlebotomy course

Job description

General Summary of Position
Phlebotomist may be utilized in the following settings: out-patient, in-patient and outreach (i.e. nursing homes, assisted living and hospital organized outreach opportunities) and on-call. Performs all aspects of phlebotomy functions and specimen collections to include venous and capillary collections and/or glucose testing, while following the proper standards and practices. Verifies patient insurance and performs basic data entry to register and accession in and/or out-patient orders while complying with the MedStar Laboratory Compliance Plan.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Collects blood from patients according to laboratory policies and procedures.

Complies with MedStar Laboratory Compliance Plan by ensuring the following: medically necessary diagnosis is submitted (ICD-10 Code/Descriptive Diagnosis), physician signature, determine Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), obtains the patient signature, if necessary prior to specimen collection.

Greets patients in a courteous and professional manner. Verifies correct patient identification in accordance with hospital policy. Performs phlebotomy proficiently (skin and heel punctures when applicable) on all patient types. Places physician orders correctly into LIS. Accurately labels patient specimens immediately after procedure is completed according to laboratory policies and procedures.

Maintains a good attendance record. Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and coworkers.

Maintains working area in a sanitary condition. Assists with the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and requests supplies as necessary.

Participates or assists in training new associates.

Responds to telephone calls with courtesy and efficiency.

Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.

Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• equivalent; required and
• completion of Hospital approved phlebotomy course. required

Experience

• Less than 1 year 6 months phlebotomy experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Phlebotomy certification preferred and
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State (DRLIC) Valid driver's license in the State of Maryland and dependable vehicle for transportation preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08