Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

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

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary

• Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)

• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules

• Advancement: Career growth opportunities

Description

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

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.

• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

What you will need:

• 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.

Pay Range: $17.89 - $25.04

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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