Processor - Phlebotomist

Job Description

Collects, labels, logs, and processes blood and other specimens. Checks quality of samples and specimens. Assembles supplies and equipment. Monitor lab incubator/refrigerator temperatures. Prepare specimens for referral to outside laboratories.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Completion of an accredited program in phlebotomy is preferred

ASCP certification preferred

One year phlebotomy experience preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1.Orders all appropriate tests in LIS system.

2.Ensures the correct tubes and specimen containers have been submitted or collected for the appropriate test ordered and are labeled correctly.

3.Ensures CAP, UMPA, and GLP (when appropriate ) guidelines are followed during processing procedures.

4.Determines acceptability of specimens.

5.Spins, separates, stores and distributes specimens to the appropriate area.

6.Prepares specimens for reference labs according to laboratory protocol.

7.Ensures specific guidelines are followed for various laboratory studies.

8.Confirms all written orders on the requisition match specimen label.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Full-time