Phlebotomist

Advocate Aurora Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect and transport blood samples from inpatients and outpatients. The role involves venipuncture, ensuring sample quality, and documenting chain of custody.

The position requires completion of phlebotomy training or 6 months of phlebotomy experience, eligibility for certification, and strong computer skills to manage the Laboratory information system. It is a full-time night shift with on-call expectations.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture, capillary fingerstick or heel puncture, selecting the best collection method for patient comfort and sample quality.
• Monitor test collections and ensure proper documentation and chain of custody.
• Accession, reschedule, and order/cancel test requests in the Laboratory information system.
• Be available by pager during shift for stat collections and pickups.
• Coordinate with phlebotomists and lab staff to ensure timely collection and testing of samples.
• Operate pneumatic tube system for sending/receiving specimens and monitor the workflow.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory information system

Pneumatic tube system

Job description

Department:

60901 Navicent Health Medical Center - Lab

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Full-time night shift position
• 11PM - 7:30AM
• Every other weekend rotation

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Job Summary:

Collects and transports blood samples from inpatients and outpatients. Monitor drug screen collections and document chain of custody. Review workload and resolve issues. Assists with clerical duties and provides specimen and report transport when necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs venipuncture, capillary fingerstick or heel puncture as appropriate for inpatients and outpatients, using expertise to determine proper mode of collection for each patient in order to cause the least discomfort and obtain the highest quality sample.
• Uses judgment for individual blood collections with regard to timing of test, special techniques or preparations needed, and proper handling and transport. Must recognize discrepancies and be able to resolve. Routes all specimens to appropriate area for testing. Follows OSHA standards.
• Is proficient at accessioning, rescheduling, and appropriately ordering/canceling test requests in Laboratory computer system. Must utilize computer system to obtain work lists for blood collections scheduled by physicians and patient care areas.
• Is available by pager at all times during shift for the stat/asap collection of blood or pickup of stat blood and body fluid specimens as needed. Interacts frequently with employees and patients in patient care areas while collecting blood samples. Works closely with phlebotomists and other laboratory personnel to assure the timely collection and testing of blood samples.
• Between collection rounds while in lab, monitor blood collection requests, paging other phlebotomists when needed. Answers phone and organizes workload for next scheduled collection. Reviews status of orders/tests and follow ups as needed, including workload logs for each shift.
• Sends and receives appropriate specimens/collection container through pneumatic tube system. Notifies appropriate supervisor or charge person if problems arise with the tube system. Loads/reloads printers used in Phlebotomy area of the Laboratory.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Must be eligible for certification as a phlebotomist.

Education Required:

Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting.

Experience Required:

Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Must have computer knowledge and skills. Must have manual dexterity, must maintain patient confidentiality.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously. Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner. If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.