Phlebotomist I

Job Title: Float Phlebotomist I
Location: 4e Cross Roads, Catonsville MD 21228
Training Location: 6740 Alexander Bell DR Columbia Md 21046
Duration: 3 month
Shift: M-T 7:30-4:30 F-7:30-2PM S-8-12
Every other Saturday
Will be floating. X06185- 6501 Baltimore National Pike , Catonsville MD X06186- 3407 Wilkens Ave STE 420, Baltimore MD X06187- 6740 Alexander Bell Dr STE 102, Columbia MD J18840 -6740 Alexander Bell Dr STE 200, Columbia MD J18841- 2850 N Ridge Rd STE 103, Ellicott City MD J18842- 6518 Meadowridge RD STE 110, Elkridge MD J18848- 900 Caton Ave Parking Lot J, Baltimore MD J18846- 2801 Foster Ave STE A, Baltimore MD J22684 -3449 Wilkens Ave STE 300, Baltimore MD J23460 -4 East Rolling Crossroads STE 110, Catonsville MD

Since this is a float may need to start as early as 7AM and end as late as 6PM depending on location assigned to cover .

Vaccination: RHepatitis B
TB
MMR
Flu
Covid 19

Summary:

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making workflow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Experience doing blood draws, labelling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• HSD

* How many draws are required daily? 10-15

* What is the work environment? Doctors office

* If this is a patient service center, how big is the location? n/a

* How long is the worker expected to stand?10-15 per draw

* Are there any specialties? no

* Will this person work with a team or alone? yes

* How many weeks of training is required at the start of this role two weeks