Phlebotomy Technician - Laboratory Support Services - Day Shift

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day Shift

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* Description:

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* Required to work every other weekend and rotate major holidays.

** Job*
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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:*
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** Competitive salary*
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** Benefits
- ** Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)

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** Quality of Life:
** Flexible work schedules

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** 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.

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* What you will need:

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* + 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.

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* About us:

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* 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)_

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