Phlebotomist Full Time Days

ScionHealth; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC, seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and specimen collection, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. You will prepare trays, maintain work areas, and follow infection control protocols while interacting professionally with patients.

Responsibilities include LIS documentation, patient instruction, and supporting clerical tasks. A high school diploma and phlebotomy training are preferred, with certification favored and BLS as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy training program completion preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred; BLS may be required by facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and collects blood specimens as ordered.
• Labels, logs, and processes specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Prepares collection trays and maintains cleanliness and restocking of work areas.
• Provides clear instructions to patients regarding collection procedures and tests.
• Documents specimen collection in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Assists with clerical tasks including filing, data entry, and managing patient records.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Venipuncture

LIS data entry

Infection control

Patient communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of phlebotomy training program

Job description

Description

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing venipunctures and related specimen collection tasks, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation. This role involves preparing specimens for laboratory testing, maintaining work areas, and adhering to infection control protocols. The Phlebotomist interacts with patients professionally and provides accurate information regarding collection procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood specimens as ordered
• Properly labels, logs, and processes specimens according to laboratory protocols
• Prepares collection trays and ensures the cleanliness and restocking of work areas
• Provides clear instructions to patients regarding collection procedures and tests
• Monitors patient condition during and after specimen collection to ensure safety
• Documents specimen collection in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Assists with clerical tasks including filing, data entry, and managing patient records
• Ensures compliance with infection control and safety protocols in all patient interactions
• Responds to inquiries from patients, staff, and other departments regarding laboratory services
• Participates in training, quality assurance, and continuing education as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment, and protocols
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction
• Attention to detail for accurate labeling and documentation
• Proficiency in data entry and laboratory information systems
• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide compassionate care
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety standards
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs in a clinical setting

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Phlebotomy Certification preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy

Experience

• Six (6) months of acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience in outpatient lab setting preferred.
• Certain facilities may require prior laboratory experience based on operational needs, staffing models, or complexity of services provided.