Phlebotomy Student

Phlebotomy Student

Inova Central Laboratories is looking for a Phlebotomy Student to join the program!

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more.

Phlebotomy Student Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an understanding of Phlebotomy principles/theory, anatomy and pathology processes by utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal specimen collection.

• Adheres to department policies and protocols while ensuring that all specimens are acceptable for testing.

• Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.

• Adheres to the regulations of accrediting agencies, complies with safety regulations of the Laboratory and maintains a safe environment.

• Demonstrates proper care and aseptic cleaning of all patients related equipment by following established department policies to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.

• Recognizes and responds to safety issues including recognizing emergency situations and taking appropriate actions.

• Communicates in English, both verbally and in writing, to all team members, students, patients and other healthcare workers.

• Solves problems and apply critical thinking under normal and stressful situations.

Minimum Qualification:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Currently enrolled in Inova Health System's Phlebotomy School