Phlebotomist, Full Time, Evenings

About the position

The Phlebotomist at Howard University Hospital is responsible for providing high-quality phlebotomy services to both inpatients and outpatients. This role involves collecting blood specimens, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to hospital protocols. The position requires interaction with various healthcare professionals and supports the clinical areas of the hospital. The Phlebotomist works full-time shifts from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and holiday required.

Responsibilities

• Collects adequate and correct blood specimens by venipuncture or microtechnique on adults, children, and infants.
• Thoroughly washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Follows departmental policies to correctly identify the patient before any blood specimen is drawn and correctly labels all specimens drawn.
• Displays concern for patients and promotes their comfort and wellbeing while collecting specimens.
• Conducts glucose tolerance procedures and collects remaining specimens at required times.
• Maintains test tray and working area in a sanitary and orderly condition.
• Ensures that proper supply levels are maintained and requests additional supplies as needed.
• Picks up and delivers a variety of clinical specimens other than blood to the laboratory.
• Maintains accurate and orderly log record worksheets according to established departmental and Hospital protocol.
• Receives, processes, and labels laboratory specimens for patient care and distributes specimens promptly to the appropriate laboratory section.
• Ascertains the appropriateness of barcode labeling on specimens received from the units and corrects problems with barcode labeling.
• Performs test order entry, add on, specimen receipt, and other required functions in the laboratory computer system.
• Logs, edits, processes, and labels all samples for reference lab requests.
• Notifies authorized personnel of errors that prevent sample processing.
• Documents all quality occurrences and names of persons contacted according to the Quality Plan of the Department.
• Handles telephone, fax, and other inquiries concerning laboratory results and specimen requirements.
• Assists the technical staff in the clarification and/or resolution of problems with specimens or specimen processing concerns.
• Generates required copies of all clinical laboratory results on request.
• Maintains work area in a clean and organized condition.
• Participates in the department's in-service education program.
• Promotes adherence to the Health Sciences Compliance Program and the Howard University Code of Ethics.
• Attends annual and periodic mandatory Compliance Program training including HIPAA Privacy training.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Successful completion of a Phlebotomy training program.
• Basic understanding of universal phlebotomy precautions.
• Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body system.
• Knowledge of pathology laboratory principles and practices in accordance with regulating agencies and Hospital standards.
• Ability to use phlebotomy equipment skillfully and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner and adhere to department's policies and procedures.
• Competence in both oral and written English.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to quickly master the necessary skills and information needed to efficiently perform assigned duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, physicians, Hospital and University officials, and the general public.

Benefits

• Work life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)