Phlebotomist - Outpatient - PRN - DCMC

Luminis Health•Upper Marlboro, MD

9d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Performs laboratory specimen collection from patients for diagnostic purposes. Collects specimens from patients of all ages using appropriate methods, including venipuncture, capillary collection, and heel-stick, while ensuring specimen quality and following productivity guidelines. Orders tests in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), resolves unclear orders with providers, responds to requests for laboratory results, and sends scheduled reports. Provides professional, compassionate patient interactions, explains procedures, addresses concerns, and helps ensure comfort during blood collection. Prepares sample aliquots and shipping batches for transport within the hospital campus or to contracted laboratories, following vendor protocols. Registers, draws, and ships client specimens. Maintains a safe and clean work environment, supports departmental workflow through cooperation and effective handoffs, maintains laboratory supply inventory, and uses equipment and supplies appropriately. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots equipment within the scope of ability. Verifies patient identity and manages work queues to ensure accurate and complete registration, including demographics, insurance, service date, ordering caregiver, and special flags. Participates in the laboratory quality program and helps train new staff and students as a mentor and technical resource. The role requires travel to various sites and has a reasonable expectation of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Physical demands are classified as medium duty.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Specialized training in phlebotomy.
Ability to work cooperatively with people with varied personalities, both inside and outside the organization.
Travel to various sites is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an outpatient or acute care facility in an equivalent role.
Phlebotomy certification from the National Phlebotomy Association or American Society of Clinical Pathology, or eligibility for certification.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Determine and use the appropriate method to collect biological specimens from patients of all ages, including venipuncture, capillary collection, and heel-stick.
Follow productivity guidelines and minimize collection errors while ensuring specimen quality.
Order laboratory tests in the LIS as requested by authorized providers; clarify unusual or unclear orders with the ordering provider.
Respond to requests for laboratory results and send scheduled reports.
Interact professionally and compassionately with patients, explain procedures, address concerns, and support patient comfort during blood collection.
Prepare sample aliquots and shipping batches for transport within the hospital campus or to contracted laboratories according to vendor protocols.
Register, draw, and ship client specimens.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Promote inter- and intradepartmental workflow through cooperation and effective handoffs.
Maintain laboratory supply inventory and use equipment and supplies appropriately to conserve resources.
Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems to the extent of ability.
Verify patient identity and manage work queues to ensure accurate and complete registration, including demographics, insurance, service date, ordering caregiver, and special flags.
Participate in the laboratory quality plan or program, including investigative reports and notifications of delays.
Help train new staff and students by serving as a mentor and technical resource.
Travel to various sites.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement plan, with employer match for employees working more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Paid time off.
Tuition assistance benefits.
Employee referral bonus program.
Paid holidays for full-time employees.
Disability coverage for full-time employees.
Life and AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
Wellness programs.
Employee assistance programs.