Phlebotomist

900 Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for processing patient samples and maintaining sample integrity. You will handle venipuncture procedures, prepare specimens for referral, and ensure smooth workflow between patient care and the lab.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a basic venipuncture course, with good communication and basic computer skills. On-call, night shifts, and full-time hours are involved.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a basic venipuncture course.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and related phlebotomy tasks for patient samples.
• Ensures continuity between patient and laboratory workflow.
• Prepares specimens and maintains sample integrity for testing.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift: Night - 8 Hour (United States of America)The Phlebotomist performs various technical and clerical procedures within the clinical laboratory. Ensures continuity of workflow between patient and laboratory. Responsible for processing all patients who come to the laboratory for clinical tests. Ensures that patient samples are adequate in amount and that integrity of the sample is maintained. Prepares specimens for referral to reference laboratories and various departments of the laboratory. These procedures exclude any which are performed only by licensed personnel under state licensure regulations.

Qualifications: Education & Training: High School graduate or GED equivalent. Experience: None. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Completion of a basic venipuncture course. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Utilizes a variety of venipuncture and capillary equipment and supplies. Utilizes centrifuge for separation of serum and/or plasma from cells. Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate for scope of duties. Computer skills and knowledge; good communication skills; ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. Utilizes office equipment such as fax machine, copier, telephone, file cabinets, computers, printers, etc.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Expanded Work Shift: On Call.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.