Phlebotomist/Processing Assistant, Laboratory Services, Evenings

Job overview

The Phlebotomist/Processing Assistant, Laboratory Services, Evenings role is onsite in Washington, DC. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 1:30 PM–10 PM, with every other weekend required; pay is $17.40–$27.84 per hour, based on relevant experience. Howard University Hospital is a teaching hospital on the campus of a Historically Black University, with a focus on patient-centric care, research, and patient outcomes. The role collects blood specimens and supports laboratory processing so samples are correctly identified, prepared, prioritized, and delivered for patient care. It also assists clinical and laboratory teams with specimen records, inquiries, and operational needs while maintaining patient confidentiality and department standards.

What you'll do

• Collect and label blood specimens from adults, children, and infants
• conduct glucose tolerance procedures and collect timed specimens
• receive, process, and distribute laboratory specimens
• enter test orders and process samples for separation and transport
• maintain logs, supplies, and a sanitary work area
• address specimen labeling issues and document quality occurrences
• respond to patient and operational issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

phlebotomist

processing assistant

laboratory services

evening shift

washington dc

howard university hospital

$17.40–$27.84/hr

blood collection

specimen processing

monday–friday

every other weekend

high school diploma or ged

phlebotomy training

health benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, disability, vacation, and sick leave benefits, plus a 403(b) retirement plan.

Why this role

Every other weekend required; high school diploma or GED and phlebotomy training or at least one year of phlebotomy experience required; phlebotomist certification preferred; COVID-19 vaccination required for external applicants before employment.

About the employer

Howard University Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.