Phlebotomist

Piedmont HealthCare PA; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare PA is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to collect blood samples in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will perform venipuncture and specimen labeling, enter data, and assure accuracy while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role requires a high school diploma with phlebotomy certification and at least one year of healthcare experience. Strong customer service and safety awareness are essential, with the ability to work across busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols and policies.
• Skill in efficient and effective draws.
• Skill in pleasant interactions with staff, patients and others.
• Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Ability to respond appropriately to instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment for blood collection and maintains supplies.
• Performs venipuncture, labels specimens, runs tests and enters data.
• Assists donor before, during and after donation; instructs on urine collection procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and work area per safety and infection-control procedures.
• Maintains inventory and places orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Clinical protocols

Efficient draws

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products. Maintains adequate supplies.


2. Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients. Identifies and labels specimens. Conducts laboratory tests on specimens. Enters data into computer.


3. Assists donor before, during and after donation. Instructs on urine collection procedures.


4. Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments and work area following safety, cleanliness and infection control procedures.


5. Inventories supplies and places orders as assigned by office.


6. Maintains patient confidentiality.

The job holder must demonstrate competencies applicable to the position.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy Certification required

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year work experience, preferably in health care. Phlebotomy experience helpful.

REQUIREMENTS:

None.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques.


2. Knowledge of clinical protocols and policies.


3. Skill in efficient and effective draws.


4. Skill in pleasant interactions with staff, patients and others.


5. Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.


6. Ability to respond appropriately to instructions.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moves among many outpatient and inpatient settings. Exposure to communicable diseases, sharp instruments, bodily fluids and cleaning chemicals.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to walk to various settings and to bend and reach. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and help with patient transport and transfer. Occasional stress in dealing with priorities.