Phlebotomist - Emergency Relief

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

9d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health is seeking a phlebotomist to work variable shifts on an as needed basis. This role supports and incorporates the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. The phlebotomist adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. The position involves collecting specimens, ensuring specimen integrity, and following standard operating procedures for patient identification, collection, labeling, processing, and handling. In the outpatient setting, the phlebotomist will enter patient demographics for registration and order entry, resolving any ambiguous or unusual test orders. If responsible for bleeding times, the position must meet CLIA qualifications and responsibilities for moderate complexity testing personnel.

Requirements

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.
High school diploma or GED required.
Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with site policy for new hires.
Current valid driver's license required except for Impatient areas.

Nice To Haves

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

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 in the outpatient setting.
Resolves 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.