Trinity Health

  • Germantown, MD


  • Permanent

  • Part-time

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description:

General Summary:

  • Performs phlebotomy specimen collection on all patients according to standard operating practices.
  • Properly identifies patients and properly labels specimens 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.
  • Confirms all required patients and specimen identification information is correctly documented.
  • Acts as the 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.
  • Generates reports for charting and assists in the charting of reports to patient care units.
  • Performs 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.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):

None.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

High School graduate, GED or higher required;

-and-

  • Six 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.

Trinity Health’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 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.

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

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