Phlebotomy Speclty Tech - Part Time

Phlebotomist may be utilized in out-patient, in-patient, outreach (e.g., nursing homes, assisted living, and hospital-organized outreach opportunities), and on-call settings.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives; 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:
  • Medically necessary diagnosis is submitted (ICD-10 Code/Descriptive Diagnosis).
  • Physician signature is verified to determine Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN).
  • Patient signature is obtained 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 completion according to laboratory policies.
• Maintains a good attendance record and effective working relationships with other departments and coworkers.
• Maintains working area in a sanitary condition; assists with 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, committees, and community outreach efforts representing the department and hospital.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of Hospital-approved phlebotomy course required.
• Less than 1 year of experience; 6 months of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in the State of Maryland and dependable vehicle for transportation preferred.
• Basic computer skills and verbal/written communication skills.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 per hour.