What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist-Mary Black Lab position at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System?
Job Requirements
Join the Phlebotomy Team at SRHS-Mary Black Campus! As a phlebotomist, no two days are ever the same in our energetic Phlebotomy Lab. You will work with patients of all ages and provide a variety of different task as assigned-playing a vital role in delivering high quality healthcare to our community.
Position Summary
Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens for laboratory testing. Label specimen containers accurately, deliver to proper destination in a timely manner and perform order entry duties as required. Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric. Compliance: understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures and regulations.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Preferred Education
Join the Phlebotomy Team at SRHS-Mary Black Campus! As a phlebotomist, no two days are ever the same in our energetic Phlebotomy Lab. You will work with patients of all ages and provide a variety of different task as assigned-playing a vital role in delivering high quality healthcare to our community.
Position Summary
Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens for laboratory testing. Label specimen containers accurately, deliver to proper destination in a timely manner and perform order entry duties as required. Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric. Compliance: understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures and regulations.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- HS Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program.
- The skill to draw an average of 7 patients per hour within the first 90 days of employment.
- Proficient in the use of Laboratory Information System within the first 90 days of employment.
- Must be ASCP eligible
Preferred Education
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- N/A
- Phlebotomist/Computer Operator/Processor is responsible for procurement and distribution of specimens, (blood, urine, etc.), computer data entry and operation of computer equipment.
- Must be able to provide and understand at the bedside the specific communication and collection needs of patients ranging in age from neonate-birth to geriatric.
- While these standards are intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify add/or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
- Compliance: understands and complies with the Standards of Behavior and department policies, procedures and regulations.
- Process and receiving specimens for the technical staff.
- Prepare send out specimens for reference testing.
- Answer incoming calls for the laboratory.
- Monitor phlebotomy supply inventory and rotate supplies as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information
- Requires working irregular/flexible hours
- Must have dependable transportation (including inclement weather)
- Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
- Must be able to withstand constant standing, walking, stooping and bending.
- Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
- Must be able to work as a team member and interact positively with others.
- Must be able to work at optimum speed with accuracy and efficiency.
- Must be able to take directions and respond quickly and efficiently.
- Moderate lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
- Position includes moderate chemical exposure.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.
- Sensitive touch for locating veins, manual dexterity and coordination required for drawing blood.
- Vision requirements: must be able to pass a color vision test.
- Hearing: within normal range required in daily work.