Sr Phlebotomist - Silver Spring, Maryland

Role: Senior Phlebotomist responsible for patient blood collection, specimen processing, and specimen integrity maintenance within a clinical laboratory setting. Objectives include ensuring accurate specimen collection, verification, and documentation, adhering to quality and safety standards, and supporting laboratory testing workflows. Responsibilities involve performing venipunctures and finger sticks, verifying test requisitions and patient identity, maintaining specimen quality, troubleshooting unusual test orders, and managing logistical tasks like report printing and courier scheduling. Requirements: minimum 5 years of phlebotomy experience, High School diploma or equivalent, Phlebotomy certification if mandated by state; preferred BS/BA degree. High-value: clinical laboratory operations, specimen collection, PHI handling per HIPAA, quality control, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on a hospital-based setting in Silver Spring, MD. Collaboration involves working with nursing, laboratory, and administrative teams; protocols for PHI security and training compliance are essential. Work setup is on-site, with physical demands typical of a clinical environment.