Phlebotomist/Float

SouthCoast Medical Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long term disability

401(k) with employer contribution

Supplemental insurance policies.

PTO

Holidays

Bereavement leave.

Job summary

SouthCoast Health is seeking a Full-Time Float Phlebotomist for our main campus to perform venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling, and data entry in a professional, patient-centered manner.

Responsibilities include following laboratory procedures, maintaining logs, and collaborating with physicians and technologists. A High School diploma, phlebotomy training, and current BLS/CPR are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic safety procedures and universal precautions.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment correctly.
• Ability to properly collect specimens and follow lab protocols.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and provide care instructions.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures.
• Label specimens and document test requests accurately.
• Conduct laboratory tests on samples and report results.
• Communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Specimen collection

Laboratory safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program (Vocational/Technical)

Phlebotomy certification (ASCP or equivalent)

Job description

SouthCoast Health is looking for a Full-Time Float Phlebotomist For Our Main Campus

Responsible for completing laboratory procedures as ordered by a provider. Obtaining appropriate specimens to meet testing requirements determined by specific laboratory guidelines utilizing aseptic technique, as well as OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards. Knowledge of OSHA and CLIA.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safety procedures for the lab and utilize universal precautions.
• Knowledge of how to use laboratory equipment properly.
• Ability to properly collect specimens.
• Ability to follow proper lab procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Properly identifies patient and appropriate patient care instructions.
• Performs venipuncture, and capillary punctures on patients.
• Identifies and labels specimens.
• Conducts laboratory tests on specimen.
• Communicates with and assists physicians, patients and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Accurately maintains patient logs with date, patient name, lab accession number, lab test ordered, and laboratory used to perform testing.
• Utilizes appropriate reference laboratory requisitions with patient demographics information, billing information, test requested and appropriate diagnosis codes.
• Follows appropriate billing procedures, sample handling, and preparation as designated by reference laboratory.
• Performs daily maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, and sample analysis.Reviews and reports patient test results utilizing laboratory instrumentation and test kits.
• Logs provider orders in accession log. Documents in charts in accurate and timely manner.
• Consults with Medical Technologist or Lab Manager when questions arise concerning provider orders, questionable results, or equipment failure.
• Documents quality control and proficiency survey results.

Education/Experience:

High School graduate or equivalent. Prefer associate degree or Vocational School program for phlebotomy from an accredited college or technical school or equivalent experience. Prefer licensure, registry or certification, ASCP or equivalent. Minimum of 6 months experience as Phlebotomist.

Requirements:

• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Benefits:

• Health
• HSA/FSA
• dental
• vision
• life
• long term disability
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• and supplemental insurance policies.
• PTO
• holidays
• bereavement leave.

DFW, EOE, MFVD