Phlebotomist

Tidelands Health; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is looking for a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team in Georgetown, SC. The ideal candidate will perform specimen collections and screenings, demonstrate infection control and patient identification, and engage in lab improvement projects. A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with a Phlebotomy Technician Certification. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are essential to excel in this role which supports the health of our community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or relevant experience/education needed to obtain certification.
• Experience working in the clinical setting (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs order entry and medical necessity screening for Medicare patients.
• Performs specimen collection, including venipuncture and capillary draws.
• Demonstrates proper infection control and patient identification.
• Performs proper and prompt specimen transport.
• Answers lab phones and responds to questions.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)

Interpersonal skills and compassion

Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving

Knowledge of infection control procedures

Bedside manner

Attention to detail

Procedural and organizational skills

Quality focus

Basic computer skills

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employee Type

PRN

Work Shift

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Phlebotomist

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

Brief Overview

The Phlebotomist will obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and perform various screening tests.

What You Will Do

• Performs order entry and medical necessity screening for Medicare patients.


• Performs specimen collection, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and culture receipt. Accessions specimens.


• Demonstrates proper infection control.


• Demonstrates proper patient identification.


• Performs proper and prompt specimen transport.


• Performs proper drug screen collection and processing.


• Performs EKGs and may perform CLIA waived and moderately complex testing if assigned.


• Answers lab phones and responds to questions.


• Actively participates in lab process improvement project.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or relevant experience/education needed to obtain certification.

Experience Qualifications

• Experience working in the clinical setting (Preferred).

Skills And Abilities

• Strong customer service skills


• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)


• Interpersonal skills and compassion


• Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving


• Knowledge of infection control procedures


• Bedside manner


• Attention to detail


• Procedural and organizational skills


• Quality focus


• Basic computer skills


• Punctuality

Licenses and Certifications

• Phlebotomy Technician Certification - American Medical Certification Association (Required)


• Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (Required)


• National Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Center for Competency Testing (Required)


• Registered Phlebotomy Technician - American Medical Technologist (Required)


• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Healthcareer Association (Required)


• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association (Required within 30 days of hire; recertification every two years).

Physical Demand

Light Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.