Phlebotomist

Georgetown Hospital System; Murrells Inlet (SC); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet, SC is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and to perform various screening tests. You will handle venipuncture, specimen labeling, and coordination with the lab for timely results.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and knowledge of infection control. EMR familiarity and reliable, punctual participation in a day shift are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or relevant experience to obtain certification.
• Phlebotomy certification/licensure per listed credentials (required or preferred)

Responsabilités

• Performs order entry and Medicare patient screening.
• Performs specimen collection including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and culture receipt.
• Demonstrates infection control procedures and proper patient identification.
• Ensures proper and prompt specimen transport.
• Performs EKGs and may perform CLIA waived and moderately complex testing when assigned.
• Answers lab phones and responds to questions.
• Participates in lab process improvement projects.

Connaissances

Customer service

EMR familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

Bedside manner

Attention to detail

Procedural skills

Quality focus

Basic computer skills

Punctuality

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Employee Type: Regular 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.

A 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 Required

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 or
• Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or
• National Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Center for Competency Testing Required or
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician - American Medical Technologist Required or
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Healthcareer Association Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required

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.