What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomy Technician position at New Horizon Family Health Services?
Primary location: Greenville, SC
Under the general supervision of the Medical Laboratory Manager, the Phlebotomy Technician performs venipuncture as well as a variety of routine laboratory procedures and other diagnostic tests as required by and in support of the Medical Department of the New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc.
Duties Performed
EDUCATION:
New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees.
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
ICARE Values
The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Weekly schedule:
- Monday through Thursday - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Friday - 8:00am - 5:00 pm
- Daily: 1 hour lunch break
Under the general supervision of the Medical Laboratory Manager, the Phlebotomy Technician performs venipuncture as well as a variety of routine laboratory procedures and other diagnostic tests as required by and in support of the Medical Department of the New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc.
Duties Performed
- Prepares the patient for specimen collection.
- Establishes positive identification of the patient prior to performing procedures.
- Performs venipuncture and capillary collections(all ages) according to established procedures.
- Accurately labels all specimens collected for and tested in the laboratory.
- Prepares blood, urine and other exudates for examination and testing.
- Performs Point of Care testing according to written and verbal instructions.
- Maintains an accurate log of testing performed using the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Various duties in our EHR system (Athena), such as but not limited to: Chart Prep, Pulling Lab Orders, Documentation, Tracking of Lab Orders, and Data Entry.
- Communicates with LabCorp regarding lab orders, billing, collection, tracking, etc.
- Performs and records quality control, cleaning, and maintenance as directed.
- Follows and enforces laboratory safety measures.
- Follows all departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
- Participates in the proficiency testing program.
- Complies with all requirements for testing personnel as specified by CLIA.
- Independently collect specimens and perform laboratory testing.
EDUCATION:
- REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Phlebotomy Certification (Active)
- REQUIRED:
- Clinical Experience.
- Experience drawing Geriatric and Pediatric patients
- PREFERRED:
- 1 Year of Phlebotomy Experience
- Proficient with Computers/Email and other forms of communication.
- Must have normal color perception
- Must have excellent manual dexterity
New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees.
- Automatic:
- Annual Leave
- Sick leave
- Up to 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday
- Eligibility for 2 annual bonuses after 1 year of employment when defined eligibility criteria are met
- Continuing education courses through SC AHEC
- Various employee discounts. I.e., Verizon, AT&T, YMCA, etc.
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Optional:
- Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
ICARE Values
The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.