Specimen Processing Technician: Blood & Lab Samples

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Faculty Physicians is seeking a detail-oriented professional to collect and process blood and other specimens. Responsibilities include labeling, logging, and monitoring lab temperatures. Adherence to guidelines is essential to ensure specimen integrity.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, and ASCP certification. This role is crucial for maintaining laboratory standards and ensuring quality control in specimen handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Completion of an accredited program in phlebotomy is preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, labels, logs, and processes blood and other specimens.
• Checks quality of samples and specimens.
• Assembles supplies and equipment.
• Monitors lab incubator/refrigerator temperatures.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside laboratories.

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Completion of accredited program in phlebotomy (preferred)

ASCP certification (preferred)

One year phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Job description

The University of Maryland Faculty Physicians is seeking a detail-oriented professional to collect and process blood and other specimens. Responsibilities include labeling, logging, and monitoring lab temperatures. Adherence to guidelines is essential to ensure specimen integrity.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, and ASCP certification. This role is crucial for maintaining laboratory standards and ensuring quality control in specimen handling.