PT Specimen Collector/Phlebotomist

We're looking for an experienced, professional, and outgoing Phlebotomist/Specimen Collector to join our team as a Part Time basis - covering multi-sites (2 locations).

Position Summary: The Specimen Collector follows specimen (urine, blood and saliva) collection protocols for collection, across two clinics locations. Also, performs blood collection by venipuncture and capillary methods, for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to be used in a diagnosis and treatment disease.

Location: Asheville NC & Arden NC
Schedule: 15-20 hours per week

Pay: $18.00

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties include but are not limited to:

Phlebotomy Duties:

• Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of the collection.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingerstick.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, observing isolation procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
• Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer, notifying the pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying the supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Update and maintain patient information and records, as necessary, while ensuring patients complete privacy.

Specimen Collection Duties:

• Ensure that all patient paperwork is filled out correctly and all necessary information has been captured at the time of the collection
• Update and maintain patient information and records, as necessary, while ensuring patients complete privacy, observing HIPAA regulations into laboratory information system.
• Perform and follow specimen (urine, blood, and saliva) collection protocols for specimen collection.
• Monitor and maintain supplies and supply records for all clinic needs. Communicating to lab any supply requests in a timely manner.
• Securely and safely package specimens for pick up by the lab's courier service.
• Follow general work protocols regarding breaks and cell phone usage during business hours.

Qualifications:

• • High school diploma or GED required

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (required)

  • Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience in a clinical or high-volume setting

  • Minimum 1 year of customer service experience

  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (travel between 2 sites required)

Skills and Attributes:

• • Dependable, organized and detail oriented

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Professional and compassionate patient care approach

  • Ability to communicate well with the clinic's provider and laboratory management

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

  • Commitment to high-quality, error-free work

Benefits:

• Non-Benefit Eligible

To Apply:
Submit your resume for consideration.

Job Type: Part-Time
Work Location: In person