MedStar Health is hiring: Phlebotomist in Washington

General Summary of Position
Collects and processes patient specimens for laboratory testing. Performs special collection and specimen processing procedures. Working hours for this role is 4am-12:30pm.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Performs special draws from fistulas and grafts as assigned; follows special collection protocol for glucose tolerance tests as assigned.
5. Follows all phlebotomy and department policies and procedures; documents phlebotomy and specimen processing procedures and quality assurance problems according to department protocol.
6. Provides training in phlebotomy, accessioning/processing procedures to students, laboratory employees, residents or other designated personnel as needed.
7. Maintains adequate levels of phlebotomy supplies to perform collection procedures; maintains phlebotomy tray and working area in an organized, sanitary condition at all times.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• 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.

Experience

• 0 to 6 months experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

This position has a hiring range of $20.04 - $30.38.

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