Clinical Lab Phlebotomy Technician

Medical University of South Carolina; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a phlebotomy technician to perform routine venipuncture and capillary collections for patients of all ages, following universal precautions and established lab procedures.

You will enter patient demographics and orders into the laboratory systems, handle specimens per guidelines, participate in quality assurance, and support departments as needed; requires a high school diploma and 0–6 months experience, certificate of phlebotomy preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0–6 months of work experience.
• Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred; licensure requirements vary by position.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality venipuncture or capillary service for patients of all ages with lab orders by a physician, while practicing universal precautions.
• Accurately enter patient demographics and assays ordered into computer systems.
• Properly process and handle specimens per MUSCP/MUSCP-PC guidelines and document remedial actions as needed.
• Maintain lab supplies and participate in safety, privacy, and biohazard procedures.

Skills

Venipuncture

Data entry

Quality control

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a phlebotomy technician to perform routine venipuncture and capillary collections for patients of all ages, following universal precautions and established lab procedures.

You will enter patient demographics and orders into the laboratory systems, handle specimens per guidelines, participate in quality assurance, and support departments as needed; requires a high school diploma and 0–6 months experience, certificate of phlebotomy preferred.