Olney, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $21.75/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Olney, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $21.75/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$17.72 - $30.06/hr
Manages specimen accessioning accurately/efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs billing/registration procedures accurately and efficiently in order to ensure ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$17.72 - $30.06/hr
Manages specimen accessioning accurately/efficiently to provide quality specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs billing/registration procedures accurately and efficiently in order to ensure ...
Hyattsville, MD · On-site
$17 - $21.25/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Hyattsville, MD · On-site
$17 - $21.25/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Olney, MD · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Olney, MD · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$23 - $24/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$21 - $22/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$21 - $22/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
Rockville, MD · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Rockville, MD · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
Olney, MD · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Olney, MD · On-site
$25 - $26/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$20 - $21/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$20 - $21/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$18 - $23/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$18 - $23/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$21 - $22/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$21 - $22/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$21 - $22/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$21 - $22/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
The role combines hands-on phlebotomy, specimen handling, and data entry with troubleshooting, training support, and process improvement recommendations to ensure accurate, safe, and efficient ...
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The role combines hands-on phlebotomy, specimen handling, and data entry with troubleshooting, training support, and process improvement recommendations to ensure accurate, safe, and efficient ...
Germantown, MD · On-site
$17.25 - $21.50/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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Germantown, MD · On-site
$17.25 - $21.50/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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College Park, MD · On-site
$28 - $31/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
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College Park, MD · On-site
$28 - $31/hr
Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. * Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. * Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ...
$17 - $21.25/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
$17 - $21.25/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$18.75 - $23.50/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$18.75 - $23.50/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
Hyattsville, MD · On-site
$17 - $21.25/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
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Hyattsville, MD · On-site
$17 - $21.25/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $22/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
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Silver Spring, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $22/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
$17.50 - $22/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
$17.50 - $22/hr
This role plays a critical part in patient care by expertly performing venipunctures and other specimen collections, ensuring the quality and accuracy of samples, and supporting the smooth operation ...
$11.50 - $12.39
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$12.39 - $13.28
1% of jobs
$13.28 - $14.16
5% of jobs
$14.16 - $15.05
7% of jobs
$15.05 - $15.94
8% of jobs
$16.01 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.94 - $16.82
25% of jobs
The median wage is $16.90 / hr.
$16.82 - $17.71
26% of jobs
$17.78 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.71 - $18.60
13% of jobs
$18.60 - $19.48
4% of jobs
$19.48 - $20.37
5% of jobs
$20.37 - $21.26
4% of jobs
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| Aspect | Specimen Collector | Medical Laboratory Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, phlebotomy certification | Associate degree in medical laboratory technology, certification often preferred |
| Work Environment | Clinics, hospitals, mobile collection sites | Laboratories, hospitals, clinics |
| Employer & Industry | Healthcare providers, diagnostic labs | Hospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities |
| Job Focus | Collect and prepare specimens for testing | Analyze specimens, perform tests, report results |
While both roles involve working with patient specimens, Specimen Collectors primarily focus on collecting and preparing samples, whereas Medical Laboratory Technicians perform detailed analysis and testing of specimens. The roles often overlap in healthcare settings, but their responsibilities and required qualifications differ significantly.
Specimen collectors collect specimens, such as blood, urine or tissue samples, in medical laboratories. They perform basic data entry tasks, get samples ready for additional laboratory testing and processing, and transport the samples to different facilities. More advanced positions may include other field or laboratory work, such as drawing blood or preparing tissue samples for microscopic analysis. High-level written and verbal communication skills are essential in this position. Specimen collectors or processors who work for government agencies also need to ensure that their collection processes follow the agency’s regulations and guidelines on drug and sample testing.
Summary:
The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
Position Responsibilities:
Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc. Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders. Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Package specimens for transport. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of experience
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Recruiting and staffing services
501 - 1,000 Employees
Plainfield, IL, US
2012
