Clinic Phlebotomist Float

Carolinas Medical Center; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a flexible phlebotomist to join our Oshkosh-area lab team. The role involves drawing blood, collecting specimens from patients of all ages, and ensuring proper labeling and handling according to protocol.

This float position is based mainly at the Oshkosh Westhaven Clinic with occasional coverage at Fond du Lac. Typical schedule is four 8-hour shifts weekly, with some weekend coverage, starting as early as 7:00 a.m. and ending as late as 6:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Phlebotomy knowledge and computer basics are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient ID and ensure safety during procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and collect specimens from newborns to adults.
• Label specimens correctly and resolve identification issues.
• Conduct limited testing under CLIA guidelines per policy.
• Answer calls and support inventory and billing tasks.
• Receive, sort, package and track specimens for transport.
• Order and verify test requests; document QA data.
• Instruct staff and students in phlebotomy and specimen processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Typing

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Department:

60258 WI ACL Laboratories - AMG Oshkosh Westhaven

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This float position is based primarily at the Oshkosh Westhaven Clinic, with occasional coverage at the Fond du Lac Clinic as needed.

The typical schedule consists of four 8-hour shifts per week, generally from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weekend coverage is typically required every fourth Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. When working a weekend shift, hours are adjusted during the week accordingly.

Because this is a float position, flexibility is required to accommodate coverage needs at different locations and shifts. Scheduled hours may begin as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 6:00 p.m.

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.
• Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol. Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures.
• Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment. Provides assistance in support of Billing and other business functions.
• Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers. Receives and sorts specimens. Packages and tracks specimens for transport. Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments, while maintaining proper specimen identification. Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means.
• Orders and verifies test requests. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol. Runs quality control checks. Takes appropriate action to notify providers of stat, critical and other abnormal results as defined by policy and procedure.
• Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports.
• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry and specimen processing functions.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

None Required.

Education Required

High School Graduate.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

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