What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Trainer/Phlebotomist Float position at PALMETTO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS L?
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians is seeking a skilled and compassionate Lab Trainer/Phlebotomist Float to join our team!
To learn more about PPCP, visit www.PalmettoPrimaryCare.com
- Offer 401K with generous company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture, capillary/finger-stick, and other specimen collection procedures on patients of all ages accurately and safely
- Properly label, process, and prepare specimens for transport according to established protocols
- Verify patient identity and test orders prior to collection in accordance with safety and compliance standards
- Travel to multiple lab or draw site locations as assigned to provide staffing coverage
- Train new hires and existing staff on phlebotomy technique, order of draw, specimen handling, and safety procedures
- Conduct competency assessments and skills evaluations for phlebotomy staff
- Develop and update training materials, checklists, and standard operating procedures
- Monitor trainees' performance and provide constructive feedback and remediation plans as needed
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory requirements at all locations
- Maintain accurate records of training completion, competency checks, and certifications
- Identify and report process gaps or inconsistencies between locations and recommend corrective actions
- Respond to and de-escalate difficult patient encounters (e.g., anxious, pediatric, or geriatric patients)
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of phlebotomy stations and equipment
- Adhere to infection control and universal precaution standards
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with front-desk or check-in duties during low-volume periods
- Assist with inventory management and ordering of phlebotomy supplies
- Support special projects related to process improvement or quality initiatives
- Assist with scheduling coordination across locations