Phlebotomist - Full Time with Benefits - Evenings

Frederick Memorial Healthcare System • Frederick, MD

33d • $20 - $28

About The Position

The Phlebotomist collects the proper specimens from the patient, i.e., blood, urine, or culture according to the physician's order, ensuring specimen integrity. This position follows standard operating procedures for positive patient ID, collection, labeling, processing, and handling of appropriate specimens ensuring patient safety while maintaining customer focus. In the outpatient setting, the Phlebotomist enters patient demographics for registration and order entry of tests, working to resolve ambiguous or unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate medical/laboratory personnel. If responsible for bleeding times, meets the qualifications defined by CLIA under 42CFR493.1423 and the responsibilities under 42CFR493.1425 for moderate complexity testing personnel. Must possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/department's policies and procedures. Understanding of medical terminology desirable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Thirteen week phlebotomy course or 3 month military course is preferred.
• Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with site policy for new hires.
• Certification from approved phlebotomy program preferred.
• Current valid driver's license required.
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Thirteen week phlebotomy course or 3 month military course is preferred.
• Certification from approved phlebotomy program preferred.
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred
• Understanding of medical terminology desirable.

Responsibilities

• collects the proper specimens from the patient, i.e., blood, urine, or culture according to the physician's order, ensuring specimen integrity
• follows standard operating procedures for positive patient ID, collection, labeling, processing, and handling of appropriate specimens ensuring patient safety while maintaining customer focus
• enters patient demographics for registration and order entry of tests, working to resolve ambiguous or unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate medical/laboratory personnel
• meets the qualifications defined by CLIA under 42CFR493.1423 and the responsibilities under 42CFR493.1425 for moderate complexity testing personnel if responsible for bleeding times
• interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/department's policies and procedures

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and offer multiple plans to best meet you and your family needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED