Phlebotomy Technician - Lab Support Services - Night Shift

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

2d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician performs phlebotomy specimen collection for patients according to standard operating practices. The role also supports specimen processing, distribution, and central accessioning, and serves as a primary laboratory communication liaison for physicians, nursing units, physician offices, patients, the general public, and laboratory sections. The position is based at Holy Cross Hospital in Lab Support Services and works the night shift, including every other weekend and rotating major holidays.

The technician ensures accurate patient identification and specimen labeling, processes and accessions incoming laboratory specimens, and confirms that required patient and specimen identification information is documented correctly. Duties also include providing information about test reports and test status, clarifying physician orders, generating and assisting with charting reports, handling laboratory report distribution by mail and fax, and acting as receptionist for incoming Laboratory Services customers. The role supports the mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or higher required.
• Ability to perform successful venipuncture procedures without assistance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory support.
• Ability to manage time and scheduling without direct supervision, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with patients, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Ability to read, write, and understand procedures involved in specimen collection and routine testing.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Comprehension, skill, and command of oral and written English.
• Ability to transport specimens quickly without interfering with specimen integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of previous professional experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital setting, with demonstrated competency in the full range of specimen collections, client services management, and strong interpersonal skills, strongly preferred.
• One year of recent experience performing phlebotomy procedures, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy specimen collection on patients according to standard operating practices.
• Ensure patients are properly identified and specimens are correctly labeled during collection, adhering to policy and procedure.
• Participate in specimen processing, distribution, and central accessioning.
• Accurately process and accession incoming laboratory specimens.
• Confirm that required patient and specimen identification information is correctly documented.
• Serve as the primary laboratory communication liaison for physicians, nursing units, physician offices, patients, the general public, and laboratory sections, by telephone and in person.
• Provide information regarding test reports and the status of tests in process, and clarify physician orders.
• Generate reports for charting and assist with charting reports to patient care units.
• Perform laboratory report functions, including distribution by mail and fax, and serve as receptionist for incoming Department of Laboratory Services customers.
• Support the mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory promptly without compromising specimen integrity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance, and voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity, available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible schedules to support work/life balance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

What This Job Offers

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