About this opportunity
MedStar Health lists this Phlebotomy Specialty Technician opportunity in oxon hill, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the Job Working hours for this role is 7:30am -4pm, Monday - Friday.
General Summary of Position
Performs all aspects of phlebotomy functions and specimen collections to include venous and capillary collections and/or glucose testing while following the proper standards and practices. Verifies patient insurance and performs basic data entry to register and accession in and/or out-patient orders while complying with the MedStar Laboratory Compliance Plan.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Collects blood from patients according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Complies with MedStar Laboratory Compliance Plan by ensuring the following: medically necessary diagnosis is submitted (ICD-10 Code/Descriptive Diagnosis) physician signature determine Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) obtains the patient signature if necessary prior to specimen collection.
Greets patients in a courteous and professional manner. Verifies correct patient identification in accordance with hospital policy. Performs phlebotomy proficiently (skin and heel punctures when applicable) on all patient types. Places physician orders correctly into LIS. Accurately labels patient specimens immediately after procedure is completed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Maintains a good attendance record. Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and coworkers.
Maintains working area in a sanitary condition. Assists with the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and requests supplies as necessary.
Participates or assists in training new associates.
Responds to telephone calls with courtesy and efficiency.
Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Minimal Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED, required.
Completion of Hospital approved phlebotomy course, required.
Experience
1 year of phlebotomy experience, preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Phlebotomy certification, preferred.
DL NUMBER - Driver License Valid and in State (DRLIC) Valid driver's license in the State of Maryland and dependable vehicle for transportation, preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Basic computer skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.
Worksite address
oxon hill, MD, 20745, US
Who can apply
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