Phlebotomist II

Full-Time, Evening shift, 1:30pm-10:00pm

Weekend & holiday rotation required

Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, not-for-profit, community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.  Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years.  The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence. At Suburban Hospital, our greatest passion is our staff members' commitment to delivering the best patient- and family-centered care possible.

What Awaits You:
Career growth and development
Tuition assistance
Free onsite parking
Diverse and collaborative working environment
Affordable and comprehensive benefits package - https://mybenefitsjhhs.com/

Job Summary:

Utilizes specialized medical equipment to collect blood samples from patients. Ensures safe and sanitary collection practices, manages patient information, processes specimens for testing, and delivers a positive experience to all patients.

***Will consider Phlebotomist I, II or III***

Essential Functions:

• Collects blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• For sites with pediatric collections, maintain competency in neonatal/infant collections, capillary sampling (heel sticks), blood volume limitations, and specialized testing such as sweat chlorides, endocrine protocols and glucose tolerance tests.
• Verifies patient information and maintains the integrity of the sample by following strict labeling protocols.
• Records information in physical and digital logs and patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
• Processes specimens for testing.
• Ensures cleanliness and sterilization of equipment and work area.
• Explains blood draw procedures to patients, addressing any concerns or questions and delivering a positive experience to all patients.
• For pediatric collections, routinely use age-appropriate communication, distraction techniques, comfort measures and family centered approach to build trust with children and families.
• Provides care and clear instructions to patients post-procedure.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Minimum 2 Years of Experience in phlebotomy (Required)
• ASCP PBT or equivalent from a department-approved certifying agency preferred but not required. Upon Hire (Preferred)
• Navigate rapidly changing situations, from evolving patient needs to technological advancements, by remaining flexible, continuously learning, embracing new challenges, and quickly recovering from setbacks.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and verbal skills.
• Completes basic to moderately complex clinical support assignments; work involves minimal problem resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and self-directed to consistently ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Uphold ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, ensuring informed consent, and making decisions that prioritize the well-being of both patients and staff.
• Work seamlessly within diverse teams, bringing together professionals from various disciplines to provide patient-centered care and achieve collective goals.
• Follows established protocols and guidelines ensuring safety of patient information and hospital/clinical assets.
• Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
• Solves basic to moderately complex clinical support challenges.
• Applies experience and working knowledge to perform patient-facing, but indirect patient care activities in Pathology and Laboratory.
• Executes tasks with attention to cost-efficiency and high productivity.
• Proficient computer skills. Ability to use an electronic medical record system may be required in certain areas.
  
  

Salary Range: Minimum 19.85/hour - Maximum 32.76/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.