Compassionate Phlebotomist, Part-Time with Benefits

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority is seeking a Part Time with Benefits Phlebotomist to collect blood samples from pediatric and adult patients and to process specimens for laboratory testing. The role includes handling outside samples, labeling, and maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include performing waived tests, therapeutic phlebotomy as ordered, and maintaining logs and supplies while upholding safety, infection control, and

Qualifications

• Requires a diploma or certificate of completion from a phlebotomy program.
• Certification in phlebotomy (ASCP) or other equivalent body, or applicant must obtain certification within 12 months of hire date.
• Student(s) enrolled in a phlebotomy program during their clinical rotation at the CIHA laboratory would be eligible for hire prior to graduation.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to collect blood samples and urine samples from pediatric and adult patients for laboratory testing.
• Performs waived testing procedures.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomy as requested by the ordering physician.
• Receives and organizes other blood/body fluids from outside locations for laboratory processing and testing.
• Accessions and labels specimens that come from outside clinics.
• Distributes blood/body fluids to proper laboratory section after collection.
• Gathers supplies and equipment necessary for collection of blood samples.
• Maintains confidentiality of reports/patient information and provides careful and respectful treatment to all patients and staff members.
• Follows safety and infection control policies and reports accidents/incidents promptly.
• Ensures accuracy of phlebotomy log sheet and prepares monthly workload reports.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient specimen collection

Safety and asepsis

Education

Diploma or certificate from phlebotomy program

ASCP certification or eligible within 12 months

Job description

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority is seeking a Part Time with Benefits Phlebotomist to collect blood samples from pediatric and adult patients and to process specimens for laboratory testing. The role includes handling outside samples, labeling, and maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include performing waived tests, therapeutic phlebotomy as ordered, and maintaining logs and supplies while upholding safety, infection control, and