Phlebotomist

About the role

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Bethesda, MD. Schedule is Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a Health Technician (Phlebotomist) in an active clinic where samples are drawn for both clinical testing and for research protocols.
• Collaborates with doctors, head nurses, and other nursing staff on a daily basis.
• Draws blood specimens from outpatients in the Clinic and inpatients on all nursing units according to standard operation procedures.
• Collects finger sticks and other micro-volume samples that require specialized equipment and skillful techniques which may be different from routine sample processing.
• Processes specimens by centrifuging, separating, measuring volume, and aliquoting according to standard operation procedures.
• Follows all safety guidelines for the disposal of sharps as well as adheres to all patient isolation procedures.
• Identifies problems regarding specimens or orders to patient care providers, e.g. specimens that arrive unlabeled, mislabeled, insufficient quantity for tests requested, or collected in wrong tube; and contacts the nursing units or physician directly for specimens that are rejected in order to direct the patient care physician to recollect the specimen as needed.
• Instructs patients on procedures for proper collection of midstream, clean-catch urine specimens to prevent contamination of normal flora.
• Participates in continuing education as needed to maintain competency in all job duties.
• Participates in improvement projects for quality assurance such as review and collection of data to determine phlebotomy draws compared to nurse draws and number of errors.
• Trains ancillary groups such as medical students that may be involved in drawing research specimens.
• Collects data to track wait time for patients in Outpatient Clinic from time of sign-in until blood is drawn and suggests improvements to shorten time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and certification as a Phlebotomist (ASCP) or similar.
• Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience performing venipuncture and urine collection procedures.
• Experience with specimen processing required.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Qualifications

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift 10 – 30 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Skills

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift 10 – 30 pounds.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $49,000.00-$81,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $49,000.00-$81,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.