Phlebotomy Specialty Technician - PRN

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform all aspects of specimen collection in an inpatient setting. The role involves interacting professionally with patients, verifying insurance, and complying with laboratory standards. With a PRN schedule and specific educational requirements, this position provides an essential service within the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year 6 months phlebotomy experience preferred.
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood from patients following proper protocols.
• Verifies patient identification and maintains sanitary work area.
• Participates in quality and service improvement teams.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Hospital approved phlebotomy course

Job description

General Summary of Position
In this role, you will perform 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 in an inpatient hospital setting. 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. This role is PRN with working hours of 4am - 12:30pm, every other weekend.

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