Phlebotomist

Piedmont HealthCare, PA; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare, PA in Statesville, NC is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples across outpatient and inpatient settings, ensure correct labeling, and enter data into the electronic medical record.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification, at least one year of health care experience, and strong attention to safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and specimen handling.
• Familiarity with clinical protocols and safety policies.
• Ability to perform efficient venipuncture and accurate labeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and maintains supply levels.
• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection with proper labeling.
• Assists patients and ensures proper urine collection procedures when required.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and work area per infection control procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and accurate records.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Specimen labeling

Data entry

Patient interaction

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

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.