The posting
About the Job
Working hours for this role is part time 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday from 4am - 8am, with every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation.
General Summary of Position
The phlebotomist may be utilized in the following settings: outpatient, inpatient, outreach (e.g., nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and hospital-organized outreach opportunities), and on-call. Performs all aspects of phlebotomy functions and specimen collection, including venous and capillary collections and/or glucose testing, while following appropriate standards and practices. Verifies patient insurance and performs basic data entry to register and accession inpatient and/or outpatient orders while complying with the MedStar Laboratory Compliance Plan.
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 the MedStar Laboratory Compliance Plan by ensuring that a medically necessary diagnosis is submitted (ICD-10 code or descriptive diagnosis), a physician signature is obtained, and the need for an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is determined. Obtains the patient’s signature, when necessary, before specimen collection.
- Greets patients in a courteous and professional manner. Verifies correct patient identification in accordance with hospital policy. Performs phlebotomy proficiently, including skin and heel punctures when applicable, for all patient types. Enters physician orders correctly into the LIS. Accurately labels patient specimens immediately after the procedure is completed, according to laboratory policies and procedures.
- Maintains a good attendance record and effective working relationships with other departments and coworkers.
- Maintains the work area in a sanitary condition. Assists with the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and requests supplies as necessary.
- Participates in or assists with training new associates.
- Responds to telephone calls courteously and efficiently.
- Participates in meetings and committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality- and service-improvement teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Completion of a hospital-approved phlebotomy course required.
Experience
- Less than one year of phlebotomy experience required; six months of phlebotomy experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) preferred.
- Valid Maryland driver’s license and dependable transportation preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic computer skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.
