Phlebotomy Technician

Trinity Health • Germantown, MD

4d • $18 - $25

About The Position

Performs phlebotomy specimen collection on all patients according to standard operating practices Supports 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

• Patients are properly identified and specimens are properly labeled during the collection process 100% of the time with strict adherence to policy and procedure.
• Participates in specimen processing, distribution and central accessioning.
• Accurately processes and accessions all incoming laboratory specimens.
• 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.
• Provides 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees