Phlebotomist
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD
days
Sign-On Bonus

Nurse Tech/Phlebotomist I (Outpatient)

Overview Kennedy Krieger Institute leads the way in translating scientific advances into new therapies and educational interventions, while providing an inspirational environment for training tomorrow's leaders in the field. These successes benefit millions of children, adolescents, and adults around the world. Kennedy Krieger Institute offers more than 55 outpatient clinics, home and community programs, education, research, pediatric neurobehavioral and rehabilitation/feeding inpatient units and a day hospital. This position is 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:30pp in 801, 1741 (CASSI), and Columbia. Travel is required Benefits You Will Receive * · $10,500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week) * · 50% college tuition grant for dependents of eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week up to $32,000/year * · Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500) * · Relocation assistance * · Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR) most places make you wait 3-6 months) * · Enhanced Mental Health Benefits * · 401K Automatic 3% employer-funded "base contribution" with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service * · Sick and Vacation accrual upon first day of work * · Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account) * $2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10 * · Free secure and monitored parking Responsibilities * · Provides phlebotomy services for designated site including transporting specimen to appropriate lab as needed and obtaining daily results of specimens obtained. * · Checks orders for appropriate specimens to be obtained. * · Completes lab slips accurately when necessary and/or checks accuracy of slip. * · Identifies and verifies the appropriate patient for specimen collection and collects specimen using proper technique and standard precautions. * · Prints specimen labels (computerized and addressograph), labels, and prepares specimen accurately. * · Obtains and records weights, heights, vital signs, and head circumference. * · Assists with examinations, treatments, and procedures performed in the Outpatient Department. * · Monitors and maintains phlebotomy supplies. * · Prepares exam and triage rooms prior to the start of clinic and between each patient and escorts patient/family to assigned exam room. * · Monitors the expirations dates on the general medical supplies. * · Cleans toys according to Kennedy Krieger Institute infection control guidelines Qualifications * Current national certification in Phlebotomy required. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required. * Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate through Maryland Board of Nursing required EDUCATION * High School Graduate or equivalent required. EXPERIENCE: * Minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience required. * Minimum of one year of pediatric experience preferred. Benefits Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities. Now offering a New Student Debt Relief Program! EOE/M/F/D/V We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.