Night-Shift Inpatient Phlebotomy PRN

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a PRN Inpatient Phlebotomist for the Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. The role involves specimen collection, processing and liaison with clinical staff during the third shift (9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.).

Minimum 1 year inpatient phlebotomy experience preferred; HS diploma or GED required, phlebotomy training recommended. Certification may be preferred. Duke Health offers opportunities in a CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified setting with career growth.

Qualifications

• Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.
• Knowledge of medical terms preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective professional communication with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
• Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including cytogenetics, general lab,Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis, phlebotomy, and specimen management.
• Obtain total volume, perform aliquot and distribute all urine specimens.
• Properly determine urine volume and label aliquot containers.
• Communicate professionally with patients, family and medical staff; obtain information for records and explain procedures.
• Use hospital information systems to register patients, accession specimens, and perform order entry.
• Perform quality control, safety and infection control procedures to stay compliant.
• Receive and process specimens per lab area procedures and protocols.
• Receive specimens into the lab using Beaker.
• Positively ID specimens and verify labels/requisitions.
• Assist with distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports; perform courier duties as needed.
• Maintain inventory and stock supplies; wash glassware.
• Utilize lab software and systems.
• Assist with specimen and slide maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with word processing and office tasks.
• Perform other duties incidental to the work.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training course + clinical rotation

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a PRN Inpatient Phlebotomist for the Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. The role involves specimen collection, processing and liaison with clinical staff during the third shift (9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.).

Minimum 1 year inpatient phlebotomy experience preferred; HS diploma or GED required, phlebotomy training recommended. Certification may be preferred. Duke Health offers opportunities in a CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified setting with career growth.