Phlebotomist

Low Country Health Care System; Williston (SC); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Low Country Health Care System in Williston, SC is seeking a phlebotomist with a certificate and lab experience. You will collect blood samples, perform tests, and prepare specimens for transport while maintaining strict confidentiality and accurate log records.

The role requires handling urine samples, blood draws, throat swabs, and routine lab operations, with adherence to HIPAA and quality control procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certificate required.
• 1–2 years of lab experience.
• Experience with venipuncture and specimen handling.
• Familiar with HIPAA/confidentiality policies.

Responsibilities

• Secure urine samples and perform dip stick and/or HCG as indicated by the provider.
• Performs PT, HgB, Alc, and CBC testing.
• Prepares urine for culture and pick up by courier.
• Draws, labels, and prepares blood for analysis and pick up by courier.
• Performs finger-sticks and prepares blood samples for determination of hemoglobin and blood sugar levels.
• Obtains throat swabs and prepares specimens for quick strep test and/or prepares swab for culture and pick up by courier.
• Maintains control logs on all test procedures/equipment.
• Maintains temperature and humidity log for lab.
• Maintains temperature log for refrigerator and freezer.
• Maintains log on all specimens sent to outside lab.
• Maintains log on all tests and results done in lab.
• Cleans lab equipment and keeps work area clean.
• Alerts providers of any abnormal results or panic values.
• Contacts patients that fail to bring in specimens or return for scheduled lab tests.
• Orders laboratory supplies.
• Precepts phlebotomy students.
• Adheres to HIPAA/Confidentiality policies.
• Communicates schedule changes with LabCorp personnel and supervisor.
• Maintain log of Alert Values
• Process STAT specimens/send to hospital and follow up on results to ensure the results get to provider and in EHR.
• Maintain log of problems/errors/discrepancies between lab and reference lab.
• Performs proficiency testing for lab.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Lab procedures

HIPAA compliance

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

Learn more about us at www.lchcs.com

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a at least 1-2 years of lab experience. Must have a certificate in phlebotomy. Experience in the process of venipuncture is required. Must have a working knowledge of the protocols established regarding proper measures in obtaining blood samples. Must also be familiar with proper methods of gathering, storing, separation, and chain of command procedures, Must also have knowledge of course of action when dealing with specimens brought into lab from mail or other location.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Secure urine samples and perform dip stick and/or HCG as indicated by the provider.
• Performs PT, HgB, Alc, and CBC testing.
• Prepares urine for culture and pick up by courier.
• Draws, labels, and prepares blood for analysis and pick up by courier.
• Performs finger-sticks and prepares blood samples for determination of hemoglobin and blood sugar levels.
• Obtains throat swabs and prepares specimens for quick strep test and/or prepares swab for culture and pick up by courier.
• Prepares specimens collected by providers for pick up by courier.
• Maintains control logs on all test procedures/equipment.
• Maintains temperature and humidity log for lab.
• Maintains temperature log for refrigerator and freezer.
• Maintains log on all specimens sent to outside lab.
• Maintains log on all tests and results done in lab.
• Cleans lab equipment and keeps work area clean.
• Alerts providers of any abnormal results or panic values.
• Contacts patients that fail to bring in specimens or return for scheduled lab tests.
• Orders laboratory supplies.
• Precepts phlebotomy students.
• Adheres to HIPAA/Confidentiality policies.
• Communicates schedule changes with LabCorp personnel and supervisor.
• Maintain log of Alert Values
• Process STAT specimens/send to hospital and follow up on results to ensure the results get to provider and in EHR.
• Maintain log of problems/errors/discrepancies between lab and reference lab.
• Performs proficiency testing for lab.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

***Salary scales are a range of pay and offers are made to applicants based upon the requirements of the particular position. Applicants with “previous like skills” may not be given the same weight and consideration as “previous specific same skills”: i.e., For a MedicalReceptionistposition, “Previous clerical skills” may not be preferred over “Previous Medical Clerical Skills”