Phlebotomist

Astera Cancer Care; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Cancer Center in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomy Technician to join our patient-centered laboratory team. You will collect blood samples, record vitals, and support accurate lab workflows in a fast-paced oncology setting.

Responsibilities include performing venipuncture and fingerstick collections, maintaining proper specimen labeling, operating basic instruments, and assisting with lab duties to ensure timely patient care. Certification required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent and national phlebotomy certification.
• Experience: Two years of medical experience in phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens using proper venipuncture or fingerstick technique.
• Monitor and record environmental conditions as required by CLIA.
• Obtain vitals and record in patient’s medical record.
• Test specimens for hematology, urine dipsticks, sedimentation rates, blood, and INR.
• Operate centrifuge and assist with bone marrow biopsy preparation and processing.
• Maintain office flow, prep patients for visits, and assist with next treatment area.
• Comply with CLIA regulations and maintain supplies and lab cleanliness.

Skills

Venipuncture technique

Patient care

Laboratory data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National phlebotomy certification

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation handling

Job description

Coastal Cancer Center is a patient centered practice employing a multitude of job positions that support the Grand Strand's largest and most established practice dedicated to being a leader in the treatment of blood disorders and cancer. Coastal Cancer Center seeks those that can fill these positions with their skills, experience and talent. Our employees fulfill the needs of our patients while fulfilling their need to give back to others. Whether your experience is clinical or clerical, all employees at Coastal Cancer Center are needed and valued. Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work in all four CCC Medical Oncology offices (Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris and Murrells Inlet) Must have national certification as phlebotomy techniican

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Adheres to the department policy, time, and attendance guidelines. Wears employee ID badge and follows dress code policy. Collection of specimens using proper venipuncture or fingerstick technique. Monitoring and recording of environmental conditions as required by CLIA. Obtain vitals and records in patient’s medical record. Tests specimens for hematology, urine dipsticks, sedimentation rates, blood, and INR. Accurate recording of results. Orders laboratory tests appropriately, to include in house, send out, and reference labs. Processes specimens. Properly uses centrifuge. Assists provider and patient during bone marrow biopsy – preparation, collection, processing, and packaging. Facilitates office flow by preparing patients for office visits, chemotherapy, or shots, taking vital signs, and accompanying patients to their next treatment area. Consults physician regarding questionable laboratory results, and acts on physician instructions regarding patient care. Complies with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the clinical laboratory. Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of hematology analyzer, including calibrations as required. Responsible to check inbox and add-on testing. Orders and restocks all laboratory supplies. Keeps lab neat, clean, and stocked at all times. Tracks patients to next point of service. Participates in continuing education activities. Attends staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school or equivalent. National certification as a phlebotomy technician. Experience: Two (2) years of medical experience in phlebotomy preferred.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine laboratory tests. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean and sterilize. Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff. Knowledge of CLIA regulations, diagnosis coding, and Medicare policy as they pertain to the laboratory.

SKILLS:

Skill in operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation. Skill in preparing accurate reports concerning the results of laboratory tests. Skill in reacting calmly to emergency situations.

ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, employees, and the public. Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Continually required to stand. Continually required to walk. Frequently required to sit. Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl. Continually required to talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as experienced in a medical setting/practice. The employee must occasionally lift and or move 40 to 50 pounds or more frequently lift and/or move up to 20 to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. We provide a family environment built on teamwork where people pitch in where needed and take care of each other! That includes offering the best pay, benefits, and perks that the healthcare industry has to offer. Not to mention our patient-centered and recovery-driven work culture.