Phlebotomy Specialty Technician - PRN Day Shift/ Rotating Weekends

About The Job

Working hours for this role are 4am - 12:30pm every other Saturday and Sunday.

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 is determined.
  • Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is obtained with 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.

Minimal Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Completion of Hospital approved phlebotomy course, required.
• Inpatient phlebotomy experience, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification.
• Phlebotomy certification, preferred.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

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

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.