Phlebotomist, Float-Full Time

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!! Job Summary: Performs procedures including phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, customer service, and quality assurance.
Performs all duties in compliance with Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct, Principles of Responsibility, policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements.
Performs all responsibilities and duties under the technical guidance of the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager or designee.
To work interdependently with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to provide comprehensive, high quality medical care to Kaiser Permanente members and be accountable for traveling within a cluster and/or reasonable geographical area (100%TRAVEL).
Essential Responsibilities: Task Related Duties: Greets and accurately identifies members adhering to the KP member experience standards.
Collects blood samples from all patient/member populations members using age-appropriate venipuncture or capillary puncture and following KP policies.
Instructs patients regarding the collection and packaging of other specimens such as urine, semen, and feces and timed collections.
Assesses specimen integrity and prepares, packages and arranges for transport of specimens in accordance with KPMAS laboratory procedures and DOT regulations.
Arranges for special transport when necessary.
Processes specimens to include racking, creating work lists and loading instruments.
Collect and pick up specimens from clinical departments and transport stat specimens to stat lab testing area following designated workflows and appropriate KP policies.
Disposes of biological waste, needles, and related hazardous materials according to laboratory safety and infection control practices, federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Responds to internal and external inquiries via phone, email or text to ensure resolution and customer satisfaction.
Provides orientation and practical training of new hires and students.
Follows defined laboratory procedures and maintains awareness of changes to procedures.
Maintain a clean, adequately stocked and safe work environment.
Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum one (1) year of laboratory experience that includes six (6) months of full time (or equivalent) working in a medical environment performing phlebotomy, patient reception, and related clerical duties OR successful completion of a Phlebotomy Clinical Rotation in a Kaiser Permanente Laboratory (with documented 120 unassisted successful venipuncture to include 10 or more pediatric collections).
Education Graduation from an accredited or Kaiser approved phlebotomy program OR medical assistant program that includes phlebotomy training.
Proper documentation for education required (i.
e.
copy of diploma and/or U.
S.
international equivalency report).
Individuals with foreign diplomas must provide an international equivalency report.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
License, Certification, Registration Phlebotomy Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Registered Phlebotomy Technician (AMT) within 12 months of hire OR Phlebotomy Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire Basic Life Support within 6 months of hire Additional Requirements: Must maintain certifications current and complete annual CEUs to meet CLIA regulations and/or licensing requirements Must pass Kaiser Permanente phlebotomy written exam with 80% as minimum passing score.
Must pass Pre-Hire Skills and Knowledge test of basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric and neonatal phlebotomy experience.
Notes: · M-F with every other weekend rotation PrimaryLocation : Maryland,Baltimore,Woodlawn Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Evening Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun WorkingHoursStart : 03:00 PM WorkingHoursEnd : 11:30 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : M40|OPEIU|Local 2 Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Laboratory Department : Rockville Regional Laboratory - Pathology/Lab - Other - 1808 Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.