Phlebotomist - 24 hours per week, early am shift

HH MedStar Health Inc. • Washington, DC

23d • $21 - $31

About The Position

General Summary of Position Collects and processes patient specimens for laboratory testing. Performs special collection and specimen processing procedures. This is a part time position, working 24 hours per week. Working hours for this role is every Thursday and Friday, with a rotating schedule for weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training such as completion of a phlebotomy training program and a specialized training program in fistula/graft draw procedures.
• 0 to 6 months experience required
• Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e. typewriter personal computer data terminal on-line printer calculator telephone facsimile copier sterilizing equipment blood pressure cuff or tables); the preparation comparison or checking of reports records and related data; and basic use of formulas charts tables drawings and knowledge of their application.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients verifies patient identity and collects blood specimens using a variety of routine phlebotomy techniques (i.e. venipuncture heelsticks fingerstick). Takes all measures to assure patient safety comfort and satisfaction with the procedure.
• Assures the integrity of blood specimens for laboratory testing through accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique; demonstrates good judgement in the selection of the collection procedure/site; assures timely and accurate collection and delivery of blood specimens.
• Receives specimens and inputs test requests into Cerner based on Invision or physician orders; centrifuges and processes specimens as required. Draws and processes managed care samples according to department protocol
• Performs special draws from fistulas and grafts as assigned; follows special collection protocol for glucose tolerance tests as assigned.
• Follows all phlebotomy and department policies and procedures; documents phebotomy and specimen processing procedures and quality assurance problems according to department protocol.
• Provides training in phlebotomy accessioning/processing procedures to students laboratory employees residents or other designated personnel as needed.
• Maintains adequate levels of phlebotomy supplies to perform collection procedures; maintains phlebotomy tray and working area in an organized sanitary condition at all times

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees