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Phlebotomy Lab AssistantUnder direct supervision, the Phlebotomy Lab Assistant provides phlebotomy/accessioning service, utilizes appropriate equipment to collect, receive, accession/,process pathology and laboratory specimens, as well as provide laboratory information and reports to customers. Assists in the training and monitoring of co-workers, students, and other hospital staff.Education: High SchoolLicensures/Certifications: Not ApplicableExperience: 6 months of related phlebotomy experience/6 months related Laboratory accessioning experienceSkills:Knowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of phlebotomy techniques and practicesSkill in oral and written communicationSkill in utilizing customer service techniquesSkill in performing basic arithmeticSkills in using a computer and personal productivity applicationsAbility to typeAbility to reduce anxiety in patients while performing patient care related dutiesPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Extracts blood from patients and performs all Phlebotomy procedures, including children and infants according to established aseptic venipuncture technique.Detailed documentation is done for all Phlebotomy rounds.Detailed documentation of Outpatients that are called back to include Physicians office.Enters accurate and complete patient demographic information, laboratory test orders, and verifies collection/receipt of specimens with completeness and accuracy.Prepares and processes specimens for the testing in the clinical laboratory to include, labeling, measuring, aliquoting, centrifuging, and the like. Distributes specimens to and retrieves specimens from the appropriate work areas.Performs Quality EKG's and completes all required demographic information.Screens and interviews Autologus and Therapeutic Donors according to protocol accurately and completely. All donor room QC is completed on a daily basis. Universal precautions are followed in the Donor room.All Donor documentation is completed accurately and at time of donation.Completes associated responsibilities such as, centrifuge maintenance, label maintenance, disinfections of counters, filing and boxing requisitions. Stocks and maintains supplies.Checks all Outpatient Orders for accuracy and matches requisition to Meditech orders and labels.Ensures all stats are responded to in a timely manner.Quest and Sheppard Pratt registrations are done accurately.Actively participates in the Laboratory's continuing education program and meets requirements as described in the Laboratory Continuing Education Policy. Shares knowledge gained from seminars, workshops, etc. through formal and informal presentations.Ensures patient safety by following procedure for patient identification. Always uses 2 patient identifiers. Double checks all specimens against orders entered in Meditech.Packages and transports all specimens according to policy and proceduresEnsures that all specimens are sent to lab in a timely manner.All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectTreats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceMeets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilitySets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkWorks cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorDemonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsEmbraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$17.30 - $25.11Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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baltimore, MD, 21201, US
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