Phlebotomy Technician - Lab Support Services - Day Shift
About The Position
Required to work every other weekend and rotate major holidays. Job Title: Phlebotomy Technician Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Shift with every other weekend and rotating major holidays Department – Lab Support Services Location: Silver Spring Purpose: Performs phlebotomy specimen collection on all patients according to standard operating practices As a Phlebotomist you Will: Ensure that patients are properly identified and specimens are properly labeled during the collection process 100% of the time with strict adherence to policy and procedure. Participate in specimen processing, distribution and central accessioning. Accurately processes and accessions all incoming laboratory specimens. Be responsible for confirming all required patients and specimen identification information is correctly documented. Primary laboratory communication liaison between physicians, nursing units, physician offices, patients, general public and laboratory sections via telephone and in person. Provide information regarding test reports, the status of tests in process and clarification of physician orders. Generate reports for charting and assist in the charting of reports to patient care units. Perform all other required reporting functions of laboratory reports via mail and fax and function as receptionist to incoming customers of the Department of Laboratory Services. Support the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
Requirements
- High School graduate, GED or higher required
- Six (6) months previous professional experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital setting with demonstrated competency in performing the full range of specimen collections, client services management, and strong interpersonal skills strongly preferred.
- One-year recent experience performing phlebotomy procedures strongly preferred.
- Must have the demonstrated ability to perform successful venipuncture procedures without assistance.
- Individual must possess ability to work independently with minimal reliance on supervisory support.
- Must be able to effectively manage time and scheduling without direct supervision and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
- Must be able to communicate with patients, physicians, and hospital staff in an effective, courteous and professional manner.
- Must have the ability to read, write and demonstrate an understanding of the procedures involved in specimen collection and routine testing.
- Ability to work in harmony with other personnel.
- Demonstrates basic computer literacy.
- Demonstrate comprehension, skill and command of the oral and written English language.
- Ability to transport specimens to the laboratory quickly without interfering with the specimen integrity.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that patients are properly identified and specimens are properly labeled during the collection process 100% of the time with strict adherence to policy and procedure.
- Participate in specimen processing, distribution and central accessioning.
- Accurately processes and accessions all incoming laboratory specimens.
- Be responsible for confirming all required patients and specimen identification information is correctly documented.
- Primary laboratory communication liaison between physicians, nursing units, physician offices, patients, general public and laboratory sections via telephone and in person.
- Provide information regarding test reports, the status of tests in process and clarification of physician orders.
- Generate reports for charting and assist in the charting of reports to patient care units.
- Perform all other required reporting functions of laboratory reports via mail and fax and function as receptionist to incoming customers of the Department of Laboratory Services.
- Support the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
