Phlebotomist I

Location: 6350 Stevens Forest Road, Columbia MD
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: 1^st shift
8am-430pm M-F
Candidate must have 2 years experience. Candidate will be working at a 2 person site in an oncology dr. office so will need to be experienced with hard stick patients.

Color vision screening-yes
Vaccine Required: TB

Position Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, including venipuncture using straight and/or butterfly needles.

• Properly label, centrifuge, split, freeze, and process specimens according to test requirements.

• Collect and store blood, urine, fecal, and other specimens according to established procedures.

• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients.

• Review physicians' orders and ensure laboratory requisitions match the correct specimen tubes.

• Verify test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.

• Package specimens for transport and maintain required temperature and specimen integrity.

• Update patient information and maintain accurate specimen and laboratory records.

• Record maintenance data and perform equipment decontamination.

• Follow OSHA and DEP regulations and established laboratory protocols.

• Attend required annual department training.

• Answer telephone calls and provide laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

• Assist with troubleshooting, training, and making recommendations to improve workflow.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification as required by the state of employment.

• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital setting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.