Phlebotomist

Tidelands Health; Murrells Inlet, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and to perform various screening tests. The role supports the region’s largest health care provider with a strong commitment to quality and patient care.

The position requires phlebotomy certifications, prior clinical experience, and the ability to follow infection control procedures. You will work with EMR systems, maintain accurate records, and contribute to ongoing process improvements in a team-focused

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or relevant experience to obtain certification.
• Clinical setting experience preferred.
• Must obtain phlebotomy certifications within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Performs order entry and medical necessity screening for Medicare patients.
• Accessions specimens and ensures proper labeling.
• Maintains infection control and patient identification practices.
• Performs proper specimen transport and, if assigned, CLIA-waived or moderate testing.
• Answers lab phones and supports process improvement efforts.

Skills

Customer service

EMR familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Infection control knowledge

Punctuality

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Night - 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
• 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 is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required

Physical Demand

Light Physical Demand

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.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.