Certified Phlebotomy Technician, PRN, Days

Prisma Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a phlebotomist to collect specimens from patients, ensure their safety and comfort, and accurately enter data into hospital systems for testing and billing.

The role involves verifying patient identification, labeling samples, and maintaining strict safety protocols. POC testing may be performed if assigned, with attention to documentation and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy certificate program of 3 months is required.
• Previous phlebotomy experience or formal training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens from patients and ensures safety and comfort.
• Accessions samples into computer system for testing and billing.
• Verifies patient identification and properly labels specimens.
• Inputs and reviews data in hospital systems and tracks workload.
• Performs PPE usage and safety procedures and notifies adverse reactions.

Skills

Phlebotomy technique

Patient communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate program (3 months)

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Sep 14, 2026

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Collects specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients, following established standards and practices. Accessions samples into computer system for accurate testing and billing and obtains signed documents as needed. Reviews outstanding workload reports. Performs Point of Care testing and sample processing, if assigned.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Verifies identification of patient and specimen.Properly labels specimens with required information. Uses correct alternate patient identification procedures if hospital armband is not available (outpatient, use of Typenex bracelets, etc.).

Inputs and assesses information via the hospital and laboratory computer systems accurately and timely. Reviews collection lists, unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone log for completion of work. Takes appropriate action as needed. Instructs patients on preparation or collection for tests ordered and distributes collection containers when necessary. Organizes and prioritizes tasks and uses time efficiently.

Follows safety procedures and responds correctly and immediately to safety violations and safety drills. Reports and documents immediately personal exposure to hazardous or infectious situations. Uses available PPE and safety equipment when needed; disinfects equipment as required. Assures patient safety is maintained throughout collection/procedure and knows notification process if patient has adverse reaction. Obeys all patient precautions at bedside or noted on order.

Processes specimens for testing including identifying, sorting, aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling specimens appropriately. Assures proper storage and retention of all specimens for their designated time. Packages and prepares specimens for transport while maintaining appropriate specimen temperature for stability.

Restocks an item in use, assuring its availability to the next person/shift. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly manner. Monitors expiration dates of all supplies and reagents and follows established protocol. Participates in work unit action plans and supports department-based goals. Supports customer service, quality and financial initiatives in a positive and productive manner.

Communicates with patients and guests in a timely and courteous manner. Uses positive interpersonal skills in all patient /customer interactions. Receives incoming calls, documents incoming requests for blood collection or other information, and coordinates collections as needed. Communicates pertinent information to other team members using approved communication methods.

Performs account registrations and orders tests in multiple laboratory systems in a timely manner. Collects appropriate consents for preauthorizations and Advanced Beneficiary Notice as required.Completes clerical duties such as scanning of all relative patient data and tracking monthly workload performance. Records orders for lab tests and accurately provides appropriate reports to proper personnel according to compliance regulations.Communicates with and faxes information to physician offices concerning orders or billing information. Dispatches or arranges couriers for pickup. Floats to multiple client locations and patient service centers.

Performs POC testing accurately if assigned, using established protocol and QC. Notifies appropriate caregiver of critical values.

Instructs new employees and students in procedure, technique and theory as assigned and documents proficiency on checklist.Informs appropriate person of problems noted in an individual’s training process.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Education - High School diploma or equivalent or post-high school diploma

Experience - Three (3) month phlebotomy certificate program

• In lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, previous phlebotomy experience or training in formal programs which include phlebotomy are qualified as candidates may be considered.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

PBT(ASCP) - American Society of Clinical Pathology (OR)

RPT(AMT) - American Medical Technologist (OR)

CPT(ASPT) - American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (OR)

CPT(NHA) - National Health career Association (OR)

CPT(ACA) - American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals (OR)

CPT(NPCE) - National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (OR)

CPT (NPA) - National Phlebotomy Association (OR)

CPT (NAPT) - National Association of Phlebotomy Technicians (OR)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to uses correct technique, policy, and protocol in collection and process of all specimens.

Able to completes all required competencies in required time frame with documentation in personnel file.Completes required training for age specific patients. Participates in Continuing Education (CE) program annually.

Knowledge of general phlebotomy equipment

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to proof-read documents

Effective at data conversion

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Facility

Department

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Prisma Health

Our Purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Prisma Health is South Carolina's largest not-for-profit health organization, dedicated to enhancing health, quality care, and patient experience for over 1.2 million patients annually.

300 E McBee Ave, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, US